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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, also referred to as MCLA, is located in North Adams, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in the year 1894 as the North Adams Normal School. Originally, MCLA was a school for training teachers. The campus spreads over more than 100 acres of land. It offers degrees and certificates in various areas of study including computer science, business administration, psychology, environmental studies, and physical education.
MCLA is home to many student clubs and organizations including the African American Studies Club, Christian Fellowship, Gathering Unitarian Universalist for Young Adults, Student Activities Council, Multicultural Student Society, The National Broadcasting Society, and Good Vibes.
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Campus Location375 Church St
North Adams, MA 01247-4100
USA
Main Tel: (413) 662-5000
Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts HighlightsWhere Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 303 | 14 | | Master | 27 | 1 | | Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts was 1,841 in 2007 (1,548 full-time equivalent). About 41% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 59% of the class. Undergrads are 65% of enrolled students and graduate students are 35%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,168 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,113 | | Room | $ 3,698 | | Board | $ 3,306 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 1,856 |
Financial Aid: Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 61 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 20 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 3 |
Housing and MealsMassachusetts College Of Liberal Arts provides on-campus housing for 867 of its 1,548 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 9 meals weekly.
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts AthleticsMassachusetts College Of Liberal Arts is in the Massachusetts State College Athletic Association for major sports.
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 70% | | Women | 72% | | All | 71% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 440-570 | | Math | 430-550 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (32 awarded) - Arts Management
- Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (45 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (8 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (41 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (152 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (3 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (3 awarded) SCIENCE (15 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (26 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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