Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 92.5%
- Total Enrollment
- 748
Admissions Overview
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts maintains an open admission policy with a 92.45% acceptance rate. This means nearly all applicants who meet basic requirements will gain admission. The high acceptance rate reflects the school's mission to provide accessible public liberal arts education in the Berkshire Mountains. Students don't need stellar test scores or perfect GPAs to get in. The college seeks students who value small class sizes, with an 8:1 student-faculty ratio creating intimate learning environments. MCLA particularly attracts future teachers and students interested in liberal arts who want personalized attention without the price tag of private colleges. The school looks for motivated learners ready to take advantage of close faculty mentorship.