Profile: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Fast Facts

Location:North Adams
Setting:Rural
Population:15,000
Enrollment:1,990
On Campus:75%
Language:English
Calendar:Semester
Approximate:
  • Fall 09/05
  • Spring 01/15

Tuition & Payments

PLAN B: OPEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
OPEN - Host campus accepts ALL qualified applicants.

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Room And Meals: $4,551

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Receive From Canada
N/A

Campus Diversity
80%Caucasian
7%African American
6%Hispanic
1%Asian American
1%Native American
0%International
5%Other


Campus Profile

We are the public liberal arts college of the Massachusetts state university system. MCLA ranks high nationally for small classes (1:13 faculty-to-student ratio), innovative teaching, personal interactions with faculty, opportunities for faculty-supervised research, and a supportive, collaborative environment. Our curriculum and hands-on learning help you develop the critical thinking and communication skills needed to succeed in today's complex global economy.

Campus Location - MCLA is located in North Adams, in the Northwestern corner of Massachusetts, in Berkshire County's vibrant arts community, offering great shops,galleries, and museums within walking distance.

Programs
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Area Studies: Gender, Ethnicity and Multicultural Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Arts Administration, Fine Art, Theater Art

Athletics: Athletic Training

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science

Business: Business Administration

Chemistry: Chemistry

Communications: Communication

Computer Science: System Administration

Education: Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Junior High/Middle School, Secondary Education

English: English

Environmental Studies: Environmental Studies

General Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies

History: History

Information Studies: Computer Science

Mathematics: Mathematics

Performing Arts: Music, Theater Arts/Drama

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy

Physics: Physics

Political Science: Political Science, Public Policy Studies

Psychology: Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Social Work, Sociology, Womens Studies

Theater: Performance and Directing

Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences Mid-Year Exchange Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students Summer Exchange International Students (Visa Students)
Tuition/Fees
Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 9/25/2012.

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Activity Fee: $30 Year Plan B Mandatory
Health Insurance: $1,261 Year Plan B Mandatory
Technology Fee: $379 Year Plan B Mandatory
Orientation Fee: $175 Year Plan B Mandatory

Financial Aid
Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester Meal Plans Per Semester


All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.