| Massachusetts-Boston vs. Massachusetts College of Art and Design |
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#368 in National Universities #45 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years School of art, music, and design |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,898 Massachusetts Residents $38,115 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,400 Massachusetts Residents $43,400 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,456 Massachusetts Residents $39,352 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$26,550 Massachusetts Residents $26,550 Out-of-State |
| More$11,334 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,122 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,190 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier83.78% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter76.27% |
| Lower12.28% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.27% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Larger15,575 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,989 |
| Larger12,138 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,871 |
| Larger3,437 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller118 |
| Larger1,700 | Online Student Population | Smaller48 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,102) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 940) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 1,150 | Number of faculty | 327 |
| Higher$114,487 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,211 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.