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Massachusetts College of Art and Design Admission Overview

Massachusetts College of Art and Design admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Massachusetts College of Art and Design admitted 76.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.53 GPA (A-). Massachusetts College of Art and Design is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

76.3%

Admission Standards

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Acceptance Rate

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design acceptance rate is 76.3%. Last year, 2,102 of 2,756 applicants were admitted. That is the 38th lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Massachusetts College of Art and Design and can you get accepted?

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.53. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.53

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.53

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Massachusetts College of Art and Design typically have around a 3.53 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #27 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Massachusetts College of Art and Design freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 16.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 16.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,159 597 2,756
Accepted 1,704 398 2,102
Acceptance Rate 79% 67% 76%
Enrolled 285 78 363
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 20% 17%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Massachusetts College of Art and Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Massachusetts College of Art and Design application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

133

Applicants have 133 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Massachusetts College of Art and Design is $70.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 76.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.53 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Last updated: August 2026