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 92% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,541 people applied and 1,425 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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 2 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, 13% 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
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
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 3.31. 10% of freshmen who attended MCLA were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 35% 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
MCLA is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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