Colleges & Universities in the United States

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

country rank  749
world rank  2164

Publish your
uniRank University Ranking

Overview

Founded in 1873, the Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a non-profit public specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Boston (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MCAD) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MCAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 151-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MCAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Control Typepublic

Entity

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Massachusetts College of Art and Design' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym MCAD
Founded 1873
Motto
Colours
Mascot Mastodon
Video Presentation

University Location

Address 621 Huntington Avenue
Boston
02115-5882 Massachusetts
United States
Massachusetts College of Art and Design's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Massachusetts College of Art and Design Phone Number (617) 879 7000
Massachusetts College of Art and Design Fax Number (617) 566 4034
Other locations

Search Engine

for programs, courses, degrees, tuition fees, admission policy and requirements, acceptance rate, accreditation, facilities, services, affiliations or any other information you want to find and learn about . Our search engine is powered by Google.

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Massachusetts College of Art and Design is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Massachusetts College of Art and Design's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

Click here to explore a list of , or if they are not available yet, search for them with our powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.

You can also explore our Guide to University Programs and Courses to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects and salary expectations for careers associated with more than 8,100 programs and courses.


Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Massachusetts College of Art and Design categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.



Massachusetts College of Art and Design: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)
International
students
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

Tip: search for Massachusetts College of Art and Design's tuition fees with the uniRank Search Engine

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Admission Office Admission Office

621 Huntington Avenue
Boston 02115-5882
(617) 879 7222


Tip: search for Massachusetts College of Art and Design's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Massachusetts College of Art and Design is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Library University Library

Yes Visit Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Library
Massachusetts College of Art and Design's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 89,946 physical volumes, 4,361 physical media, 53,474 digital/electronic media and 21 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 12 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Massachusetts College of Art and Design's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Massachusetts College of Art and Design provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 919 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1954


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Massachusetts College of Art and Design's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation


Tip: search for Massachusetts College of Art and Design's accreditations with the uniRank Search Engine

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Massachusetts College of Art and Design's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Massachusetts System of Public Higher Education (MSPHE)
  • Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form to submit a list of Massachusetts College of Art and Design's official first-level academic divisions. If you are an official representative you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE UNIVERSITY).



Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Massachusetts College of Art and Design's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's X page review

YouTube YouTube

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Youtube page review

Instagram Instagram

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

n.a.


Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


CLAIM / UPDATE UNIVERSITY

Country Featured Universities

Unlock your University's potential: spotlight your Institution on UniRank for leads, local recognition and branding. Enquiry now to feature your University here.

Related Resources

Feedback / Error Report

© uniRank since 2005