A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MCLA are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 41% more female students than male students enrolled at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MCLA has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
390
|
| Women |
548
|
MCLA serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 55 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
55%
|
| Out of State |
45%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
46% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 14.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167288 IPEDS survey data for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Last updated February 24, 2024