More selective than 39% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Massachusetts College of Art and Design over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 76% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Massachusetts College of Art and Design compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design has the 38th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Springfield College | 72% | 74% | $30,587 |
| 35 | Dean College | 74% | 54% | $30,684 |
| 36 | Hampshire College | 75% | 54% | $24,034 |
| 37 | Emmanuel College | 76% | 68% | $26,706 |
| 38 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 76% | 69% | $24,100 |
| 39 | Nichols College | 81% | 63% | $33,036 |
| 40 | Lasell University | 81% | 59% | $27,511 |
| 41 | Westfield State University | 81% | 54% | $16,721 |
| 42 | Suffolk University | 82% | 61% | $29,618 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Massachusetts College of Art and Design admissions questions
What is the Massachusetts College of Art and Design acceptance rate?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design accepts 76% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,345 of 3,027 applicants were admitted.
Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design require the SAT or ACT?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (432 of 2,345).
Is Massachusetts College of Art and Design getting harder to get into?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design accepted 76% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Massachusetts College of Art and Design overview