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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

North Adams, MA

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Features

  1. A National Top Ten Public Liberal Arts College (U.S. News and World Report)
  2. 55 Clubs and Organizations
  3. Dynamic civic learning and community service programs

About This Campus

We are the public liberal arts college of the Massachusetts state university system. For the third consecutive year, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is ranked as a Top Ten College by U.S. News and World Report. MCLA ranks as No. 9 on the organization’s list of top public colleges and also appears on U.S. News’ list of Top National Liberal Arts colleges. It is notable for its for small classes (12:1 student-to-faculty ratio), innovative teaching, personal interactions with faculty, opportunities for faculty-supervised research, and a supportive, collaborative environment. Our curriculum and hands-on learning help students develop the critical thinking and communication skills needed to succeed in today's complex global economy.

Location Information

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

2023/2024 Placement

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Host Payment
Open
Home Payment
Open

2024/2025 Placement

Learn more about Chance of Placement
and choosing alternate options.

Fast Facts

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Location | North Adams
Population | 12,904
Enrollment | 918
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 09/07-12/16
Spring | 01/18-05/08

Campus Diversity

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1st Nation/Native | 0%
Asian | 1%
Black | 8%
Hawaiian/P.I. | 0%
Hispanic/Latino | 11%
Two or more | 3%
White | 70%
Other | 7%
International | 0%

Academics

Registration
  • Campus Catalog
  • Priority: According to class standing
  • Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Limitations
Health Sciences/Radiologic Technology/Radiologic Sciences; Education

Unique Academic Programs

  • Arts Administration - The program's internship and future employment opportunities are enhanced through MCLA partners in the Berkshires, such as the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA)and the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, where MCLA students and graduates actively participate in many aspects of arts administration.

Special Programs

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Art, Biology/Life Science, Business Administration... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements
  • No students accepted from NSE members within my own state
  • 2.5 GPA
Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Summer Exchange
  • Not available
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will not accept
Canadian Students
  • Will accept Home Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 08/03/22

Finances
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice.
  • Two semesters = one academic year
  • Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
  • No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
  • Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
  • See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Home Payment: 18

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Parking Fee $100 Semester Home Optional

Important Notes: Mandatory health insurance may be waived with proof of current insurance coverage (on-line waiver form). Parking fee only applies to students who are approved to bring a car to campus.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 08/03/22

On-Campus Housing Per Semester
  • On-Campus Housing
  • 40% living on campus
  • Double: $3650
  • Per semester unless otherwise noted
  • Students must live on campus
Meal Plans Notes About Meal Plans
$2,522 per term with unlimited meals per week with $100 declining balance and $25 Blazer Bucks.

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 08/03/22

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Health Insurance $3663 Year Home Mandatory

Important Notes about Health Insurance
Health insurance can be waived if student is covered by an existing health insurance policy.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $0 per year.

Requirements

    Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
    Until further notice, students must email a copy of their official COVID-19 vaccination record card to Health Services (healthservices@mcla.edu) before the start of the exchange semester.

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