Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, Massachusetts · Public
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts admitted 92% of 1,543 applicants (Common Data Set 2023-2024). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 49% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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Application deadlines
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application is free. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor 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 Liberal Arts’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.31 GPA. 10% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $29,668 in-state and $38,343 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,705 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’s acceptance rate?
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts admitted 92% of applicants: 1,425 of 1,543 (Common Data Set 2023-2024).
When is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts require?
Besides the application and transcript, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts have supplemental essays?
No. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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