Montserrat College of Art
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915-4508
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
Montserrat College of Art is a private suburban institution in Beverly, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 261 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $33,022 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,725.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1992, the school moved to its present location on Essex Street in the Hardie Building, a renovated nineteenth-century school structure that serves as the campus center.
- •In early 2015, Montserrat College of Art explored a possible merger with Salem State University, a large public university in neighboring Salem.
- •After some months of research and negotiations, the proposal was found to be not feasible and the plan was dropped in mid-2015.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Regular Decision
rolling
Decision by rolling
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
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
24.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,707
Academics
Programs (7)
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
75%
Campus Life
Art college focused on creative activities rather than varsity athletics
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
1
Peer Average
3
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 + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Beverly Historic Districtwalkable
Charming downtown with galleries, shops, and restaurants
Lynch Parkwalkable
Waterfront park with beach access and rose garden
Salem
Historic city with museums, witch trials sites, and Peabody Essex Museum
Boston
Major city with world-class museums and art galleries, 25 miles south
Days out near Beverly
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Gloucester, from real bookable tour times.
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