Massachusetts College of Art and DesignTuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information

In-state
Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$37,360

Installment Plan Available

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Application Process
Application Deadline
February 15
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning February 14
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms RequiredCost
FAFSA Code is 002180Free
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
357 (82.8%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
293 (82.1%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
293 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
14 (4.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
49%
Average Award
$14,582
Need-Based Gift
Received by 273 (93.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,912
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 211 (72.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,439
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 186 (63.5%) of aid recipients
62 (14.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,340
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,249 (75.3%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
1,004 (80.4%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,004 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
87 (8.7%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
54%
Average Award
$15,518
Need-Based Gift
Received by 851 (84.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,133
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 752 (74.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,321
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 641 (63.8%) of aid recipients
306(18.4%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $3,430
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
69%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$36,485
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
Alternative/Private Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
Creative arts/performance scholarships
Special achievements/activities
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
International Studies
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
857
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Leadership
Number of Awards
25
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$1,292
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