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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
375 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247-4100


Fax number: (413) 662-5179
Website: https://www.mcla.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 989-MCLA MCLA
800 989-MCLA MCLA (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.3
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 40%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,434
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,348
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 32%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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