C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
33/100 · earnings-weighted

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

4-Year Public
📍 Boston, Massachusetts 02115
🌐 https://massart.edu/
Massachusetts College of Art and Design — acceptance rate 77%, tuition $1,030 in-state, $28,250 out-of-state
Massachusetts College of Art and Design — acceptance rate 77%, tuition $1,030 in-state, $28,250 out-of-state
Massachusetts College of Art and Design campus, Boston, MA
Massachusetts College of Art and Design campus, Boston, MA. Photo: Melissa Ostrow, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
D
43/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
B
72/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,986
Total Enrollment
69%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
77%
Acceptance Rate
$24,159
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Massachusetts College of Art and Design ▼

18% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$869,482
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,297
1-Year Change
-5.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,582
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,090
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,755
Median debt at graduation
68.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
29.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 59% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 6th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$39,251$54,947+7%#86 of 345#283$26,250
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$22,764$51,139+17%#28 of 144#60$24,000
Design and Applied Arts$24,706$45,716-11%#224 of 299#267$25,537
Fine and Studio Arts$21,461$40,999-1%#230 of 423#344$25,513

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $869,482
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,297/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02119 (4.0% cap, Boston)

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🏆 Where Massachusetts College of Art and Design Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Painting
of 7 schools
#9
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
of 15 schools
#11
Illustration
of 28 schools
#13
Fashion/Apparel Design
of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,030 $28,250
Total Cost (On-Campus) $35,860 $63,080

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
64%
Take Out Loans
$24,159
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$14,993
$30,001 - $48,000$15,162
$48,001 - $75,000$21,708
$75,001 - $110,000$27,239
$110,001+$31,058

Student Demographics

1,986
Total Students
75%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)
18%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Hispanic 14%
Black 4%
Asian 7%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 69%
Off-Campus (Renters) 18%
With Family 13%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~355 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 37%
Hybrid (Some Online) 61%
Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design has an acceptance rate of 77%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
Tuition at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is $1,030 for in-state students and $28,250 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $24,159.
What is the graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Massachusetts College of Art and Design a good school?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a total enrollment of 1,986 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
Yes! Approximately 18% of students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 355 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology