Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, Massachusetts · Public
Massachusetts College of Art and Design admitted 78% of 3,027 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 69% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application fee is $70, and Massachusetts College of Art and Design accepts the Common App fee waiver. Massachusetts College of Art and Design asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $35,860 in-state and $63,080 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $24,159 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design admitted 78% of applicants: 2,345 of 3,027 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s application fee?
The application fee is $70 for 2026–27, and Massachusetts College of Art and Design accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Massachusetts College of Art and Design require?
Besides the application and transcript, Massachusetts College of Art and Design asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design have supplemental essays?
No. Massachusetts College of Art and Design has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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