Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA

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1 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, which changed its name from North Adams State College in 1997, was founded in 1894 as a public, liberal arts college. Its 75-acre campus is located in North Adams, northwest of Springfield. Web Site Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,562 Women 978 (62.6%) Men 584 (37.4%) Graduate Students 203 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 72% of 2,066 applicants were admitted Yes No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.03 SAT Math range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading range of middle 50% SAT Writing ACT Composite range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $23,062 Out-of-state: $32,007 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,650 Out-of-state: $18,595 Room and Board $9,828 Average Percent of Need Met 79% Average Freshman Award $13,990 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $28,817

2 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System Semester General Education/Core Curriculum Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 87 Regular Class Size CAMPUS LIFE North Adams Population 13,533 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Albany-Schenectady-Troy New York Metro Area Freshmen are guaranteed housing 86% of freshmen, 61% of all students NCAA Division III Mohawks STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 33.5% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

3 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies History Academic Electives 2 Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required June 30 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 375 Church Street City, State, Zip North Adams, MA Phone (413) Fax (413) Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered admissions@mcla.edu No Yes Early Action Deadline December 1 Early Action Notification December 15 Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $40 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted

4 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen Electronic Application Letters of Recommendation 1 required for all freshmen Other Sliding scale applies (GPA and SAT) if below 3.0 recommended for some freshmen Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

5 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 72% of 2,066 applicants were admitted 74% of 1,366 applicants were admitted 69% of 700 applicants were admitted 516 (35%) of 1,493 admitted students enrolled 342 (34%) of 1,012 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math range of middle 50% Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % SAT Critical Reading range of middle 50% Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % SAT Writing Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Average GPA and Above 9% % % % % % ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite range of middle 50% Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer

6 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $23,062 Out-of-state: $32,007 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,650 Out-of-state: $18,595 Room and Board $9,828 Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $2,384 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process Application Deadline Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is Free PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 79% Average Award $13,990 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 332 (94.6%) of freshmen 270 (81.3%) of applicants 263 (97.4%) of applicants with financial need 212 (80.6%) of aid recipients Received by 221 (84.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,704 Received by 259 (98.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,736 Received by 102 (38.8%) of aid recipients 23 (6.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,042 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 79% Average Award $14,445 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,252 (91.7%) of undergraduates 1,030 (75.4%) of applicants 1,007 (97.8%) of applicants with financial need 795 (78.9%) of aid recipients Received by 813 (80.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,370 Received by 983 (97.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,309 Received by 238 (23.6%) of aid recipients 58 (4.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,715

7 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 85% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $28,817 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Minority scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) English, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Communication, Education, Social Sciences, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, English Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Theater/Drama, Music, Performing Arts, Journalism/Publications Leadership, Memberships Memberships, Leadership

8 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available

9 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art/Art Studies, General Athletic Training/Trainer Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biotechnology Broadcast Journalism Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Communication, General Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Creative Writing Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist Education, General English Language and Literature, General Environmental Science Environmental Studies Fine and Studio Arts Management General Literature History, General International Business/Trade/Commerce Journalism Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Music, General Philosophy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Pre-Law Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Psychology, General Public Policy Analysis, General Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Sociology Theatre/Theatre Arts Management Visual and Performing Arts, General Writing, General

10 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, English, Psychology, Social sciences Engineering, podiatric medicine with the New York School of Podiatric Medicine Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships, Semester at sea, Washington semester Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit through AP examinations

11 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 87 Part-Time Faculty 80 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 79% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 448,000 Computing Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 140 Internet/ Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

12 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Business Administration, Master of Education Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Curriculum and Instruction Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Health Education Physical Education Reading Education Special Education

13 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study

14 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING North Adams Population 13,533 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Albany-Schenectady-Troy New York Metro Area Large town 105 acres Temperature 15 average low in January, 74.5 average high in September Rain 133 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 50 mile(s) from campus in Albany, N.Y. 1 mile(s) from campus in North Adams 45 mile(s) from campus in Rensselaer, N.Y. HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms, disabled student housing Students in College Housing 86% of freshmen, 61% of all students Housing Requirements Students required to live on campus through junior year Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 39% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered

15 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division III Mohawks Navy and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x Cross-Country Running x x Golf x Lacrosse x Soccer x x Softball x Tennis x x

16 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, golf, racquetball, skiing (cross-country), soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook

17 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational Yes All Undergraduates 1,562 Women 978 (62.6%) Men 584 (37.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,378 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 203 UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 33.5% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 46.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 52.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. Copyright 2015