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This year at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, we project that on average students will pay $18,571, while the advertised price of attendance is $31,493. That’s a difference of $12,923.
| Year | Net in-state price at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | In-state sticker price at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | Out-of-state sticker price at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $18,571 | $31,493 | $40,018 |
| 24-25 | $18,025 | $30,567 | $39,172 |
| 23-24 | $17,494 | $29,668 | $38,343 |
| 22-23 | $17,705 | $30,025 | $38,970 |
| 21-22 | $15,377 | $28,185 | $37,130 |
| 20-21 | $14,902 | $27,651 | $36,596 |
| 19-20 | $14,780 | $26,633 | $35,578 |
| 18-19 | $15,418 | $25,965 | $34,910 |
| 17-18 | $15,714 | $24,635 | $33,580 |
| 16-17 | $16,553 | $23,929 | $32,874 |
| 15-16 | $15,035 | $22,887 | $31,832 |
| 14-15 | $14,337 | $22,089 | $31,034 |
| 13-14 | $13,539 | $21,363 | $30,308 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $24,964, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $15,146. That's a difference of $9,818.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $15,146 |
| $30K-$48K | $17,821 |
| $48K-$75K | $16,466 |
| $75K-$110K | $20,083 |
| >$110K | $24,964 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, over the last five years 55% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 55% | 31% |
| Asian | 59% | 45% |
| Black | 49% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 28% |
| White | 56% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 55% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 66% | 37% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, about 69% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has 1,219 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 4-year schools.
About 60% of students are female.
And about 64% of students are white.