Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Admissions
Interested in attending Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, MCLA accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,125 people applied and 1,030 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things MCLA considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Class Rank
Not Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Grades
Students who recently attended Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.07. 5% of freshmen who attended MCLA were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 15% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
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