Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
1,600

Full + Part time Students
1:13

Faculty to Student Ratio
9%

Transfer Student Ratio
$13.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

We help you develop the critical thinking and communications skills crucial to success in today's global economy. Early on and often, you will discover hands-on growth opportunities of great value to your personal development, your community and your future employers. As part of our welcoming, lifelong community, you will care and be cared for. You will be yourself at MCLA, as you develop confidence and comfort in your authenticity and ability to make a real contribution to our world. Our faculty will know your name and share your dreams, and our classes will be small and personalized. It is this rare combination of value and values that ensures you get your money's worth, while also earning a substantial return on your investment.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	1,408
Part-Time Undergraduate	192
Application Acceptance Rate	72%
Transfer Students	143
Programs	21 Programs
Courses	1,104 Courses
Transfer Agreements	18 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	587 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$8,525
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,470
Books and Supplies	$1,170
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	71%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,616
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	60%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$5,822

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Approximately 85% of our students receive some form of financial assistance.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Minimum admissions requirements for transfer students are: 2.5 cumulative grade point average with 24 credits or less or 2.0 cumulative grade point average with more than 24 credits.
Official Transcripts:

The submission of official transcripts from each college attended is required. You must also submit your high school transcript if you have not earned an associate degree.
SAT Scores:

If you have fewer than 12 transferable credits, the submission of standardized test scores is required.
Letters of Recommendation:

MCLA does not publish a requirement for letters of recommendation.
Essay:

The submission of a personal statement is required.
Application Fee:

There is a $35 nonrefundable application fee.
Interview:

MCLA does not publish a requirement for an interview.
Apply Here:

www.mcla.edu/Admissions/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Grades of C- and above will be accepted for transfer.
Credits (Min/Max):

MCLA will accept a maximum of 75 credits in transfer. One-half of a student's major must be completed at MCLA. A minimum of 45 credits at MCLA is required, and 39 credits must be upper level coursework (300 level and above).
Transfer Policy Document:

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Transfer Credit Policy.docx