PublicUrbanMassachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5882
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Public urban college in Boston
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public urban institution in Boston, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,582 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,764.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •During the school's first decade, the state rented space for it in several locations, including Boston's Pemberton Square, School Street, and the Deacon House mansion on Washington Street.
- •In 1886, the state built the school's first building at the corner of Exeter and Newbury streets.
- •In 1929 the school was moved to its second built campus at Longwood and Brookline avenues.
- •2016: The Design Innovation program is founded with the launch of the Master of Design, Innovation 2017: David P.
- •2020: Nelson steps down as president and Kymberly Pinder becomes acting president.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Regular Decision
February 1
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
49.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Academics
Programs (21)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Museum of Fine Artswalkable
World-class art museum with free admission for MassArt students
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museumwalkable
Stunning museum in a Venetian-style palace
Fenway Parkwalkable
Historic home of the Boston Red Sox
Back Bay Fenswalkable
Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park with gardens and paths
Symphony Hallwalkable
Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Days out near Boston
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Boston, from real bookable tour times.
- Merrimack College · Southern New Hampshire UniversityTwo states46 days
- Gordon College · Northeastern UniversityBig and small44 days
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst CollegeBig and small24 days