Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Name: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Common Data Set 2020-21
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Common Data Set 2020-21

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Acceptance Rate

87.7%

Applications

1,355

Admitted

1,188

Enrolled

170

SAT Composite 25th

990

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$48,102

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

56%

6-year completion

Average net price

$16,068

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$23,750

federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction341fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

2 TABLES

Admissions Office

If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://www.mcla.edu/apply/

Degrees Offered

CertificateX

Bachelor'sX

Master'sX

Post-master's certificateX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	0	0	Not reported
Hispanic/Latino	24	118	Not reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	20	90	Not reported
White, non-Hispanic	116	747	Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	0	1	Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic	2	13	Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	0	2	Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	5	28	Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	4	37	Not reported
Total	171	1036	Not reported

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	Not reported
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	Not reported
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	37
Post-master's certificates	9
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, other	Not reported

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	163	90	98	351
Did not persist	0	0	0	0
Final cohort	163	90	98	351
Completed in less than four years	71	42	46	159
Completed in less than five years	8	5	10	23
Completed in less than six years	2	1	1	4
Total completers	81	48	57	186
Six-year graduation rate	14%	53.3%	58.1%	53.0%

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	71.6%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	480	875	Not reported	Not reported
Admitted	398	790	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled	67	103	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled full-time	Not reported	103	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	0	1	Not reported	Not reported

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units17

English4

Mathematics4

Science4

Of these, units that must be lab2

Foreign language2

Social studies2

History1

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	82	141
ACT	6	11

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	990	1170	Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	480	580	Not reported
SAT math	480	600	Not reported
ACT composite	17	21	Not reported
ACT math	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT English	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other extracted fields

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8002

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-6999

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59957

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49924

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3998

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100

SAT Math: 700-8003

SAT Math: 600-69925

SAT Math: 500-59940

SAT Math: 400-49926

SAT Math: 300-3996

SAT Math: 200-299100

SAT Composite: 400-599100

ACT Composite: 24-2973

ACT Composite: 12-1727

ACT Composite: Below 6100

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class22

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class45

Percent in top half of high school graduating class78

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class22

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class6

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:37

Percent who had GPA of 4.017

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9911

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.749

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4911

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2421

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9924

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.497

Percent who had GPA below 1.0100

Admission Policies

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:1year

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	60	Not reported	Not reported	179
Admitted	57	Not reported	Not reported	171
Enrolled	27	Not reported	Not reported	75

Application for Admission

InterviewNot Required

Standardized test scoresNot Required

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:⇒ 12 - 23 transfer credits and a minimum 2.50 college GPA 12 - 23 transfer credits, a minimum 2.00 college GPA and a high school transcript that meets the admission standards for freshmen applicants 24 or more transfer credits and a minimum 2.00 college GPA

Fall Closing Date: Month4

Spring Closing Date: Month11

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day1

Spring Closing Date: Day15

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Accelerated programX

Cross-registrationX

Distance learningX

Double majorX

Dual enrollmentX

Exchange student program (domestic)X

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Liberal arts/career combinationX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Weekend collegeX

Required Course Work

Arts/fine artsX

Computer literacyX

English (including composition)X

Foreign languagesX

HistoryX

HumanitiesX

MathematicsX

PhilosophyX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)39%

Percent who live off campus or commute34%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)31%

Percent who live off campus or commute49%

Percent of students age 25 and older14%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18.2

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.2

Average age of full-time students20.7

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22.2

Activities Offered

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

International Student OrganizationX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Marching bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Television stationX

YearbookX

Housing

Special housing for international studentsX

Theme housingX

Wellness housingX

Annual Expenses

1 TABLE

Information

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Financial Aid

7 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	32	140	8
Average institutional non-need grant	4237	3750	994
Athletic grant recipients	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Average athletic grant	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Reporting Year

Academic Year2020-2021 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$2,226,182

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$739,483

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,240,616

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$484,218

Total Scholarships/Grants$5,690,499

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$5,268,703

Federal Work-Study$212,276

Total Self-Help$5,480,979

Parent Loans$709,968

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$492,551

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$14,397

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$467,552

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$76,110

Total Scholarships/Grants$558,059

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$988,728

Total Self-Help$988,728

Parent Loans$67,931

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$152,076

Students Awarded Aid

H2 students awarded aid

Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates	170	930	106
Applied for need-based aid	170	904	91
Determined to have financial need	137	713	69
Awarded any aid	137	707	68
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid	108	561	50
Awarded need-based self-help aid	128	674	65
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid	133	476	19
Need fully met	102	527	54
Average percentage of need met	81.4	77.7	58.9
Average financial aid package	16789	16105	8733
Average need-based scholarship or grant	Not reported	6701	3120
Average need-based self-help award	Not reported	3982	2888
Average need-based loan	2593	3674	2874

Source Type Loan

H5 student loans

Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.

H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
Measure	Number in class	Percent of class	Average per borrower
Any loan program	162	83.9	29096
Federal loan programs	161	83.4	25921
Institutional loan programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
State loan programs	11	5.7	3167
Private student loans	26	13.4	19440

Institutional Aid

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:⇒Click or tap here to enter text. Are these policies related to the COVID- 19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☐ No Common Data Set 2020- 2021

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	87	48	135
Members of minority groups	14	3	17
Females	47	28	75
Males	39	20	59
Nonresidents	0	0	0
Doctorate or other terminal degree	79	12	91
Master's, but not terminal master's	8	20	28
Bachelor's degree	0	3	3
Unknown or other highest degree	0	13	13
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	0	7	7

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio9.9

based on ____ students5

and ____ faculty5

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	256	64
10-19 students	256	64
20-29 students	186	6
30-39 students	35	Not reported
40-49 students	Not reported	Not reported
50-99 students	Not reported	Not reported
100+ students	Not reported	70
Total	477	70

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

1 TABLE

Bachelors

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	2.8%
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	0.6%
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	5.4%
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
English	Not reported	Not reported	15.1%
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	Not reported	2.0%
Mathematics and statistics	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.9%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	1.4%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	10.5%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	8.8%
Construction trades	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	Not reported	8.2%
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	8.0%
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	13.9%
History	Not reported	Not reported	2.8%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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