| MCLA vs. Massachusetts-Boston |
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#25 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #368 in National Universities #45 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,436 Massachusetts Residents $21,381 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,898 Massachusetts Residents $38,115 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,181 Massachusetts Residents $8,181 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$20,456 Massachusetts Residents $39,352 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,239 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,334 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier89.74% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.78% |
| Lower11.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable12.28% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller896 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,575 |
| Smaller794 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,138 |
| Smaller102 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,437 |
| Smaller90 | Online Student Population | Larger1,700 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher56% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,020) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,102) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,032) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 122 | Number of faculty | 1,150 |
| Lower$94,113 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,487 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.