Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has an overall acceptance rate of 89.7% for the application year 2024, with 1,208 applicants and 1,083 accepted. The Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate mirrors the overall figure at 89.7%. Historically, acceptance rates have ranged from a low of 73% in 2015 to a high of 92.4% in 2022 and 2023. The waitlist acceptance rate for 2024 stands at 7.0%, with 1,452 students offered a spot and 102 ultimately accepted. The transfer acceptance rate is notably high at 91.2%, with 194 applicants and 177 accepted, indicating a competitive yet accessible pathway for transfer students.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has experienced fluctuating acceptance rates over recent years, culminating in an acceptance rate of 89.7% for the application year 2024 from a pool of 1,208 applicants, where 1,083 were admitted. This rate shows a decrease from 92.4% for both the application years 2023 and 2022, which had the same number of applicants, 1,543 and 1,456 respectively. The acceptance rate was significantly lower at 76.5% for the application year 2019, illustrating a notable trend of increasing acceptance rates over the last few years, especially from 2019 to 2023. In contrast, the acceptance rate was 73% for the application year 2015, suggesting a gradual easing of competitiveness in recent admissions cycles.
In the application year 2024, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts offered 1,452 students a spot on the wait list, with 102 eventually accepted, resulting in a 7.0% acceptance rate. This marks a significant measurement in recent years, as historical data for the prior years (2023 to 2020) is not available for comparison. The 7.0% acceptance rate indicates a selective process, and prospective students should be prepared for varying outcomes.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has a strong transfer acceptance rate of 91.2% for the application year 2024, accepting 177 out of 194 applicants. This rate represents an increase from 90.4% in 2023 when 225 students were accepted from 249 applicants. Historical data shows a consistent trend of high acceptance rates, with 88.3% for 2022 and 89.1% for 2021, indicating stable accessibility for transfer students.
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 2% |
| White | 72% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 10% |
| Black/African American | 9% |
| Multiracial | 4% |
| Others | 3% |