Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Financial Aid Overview

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Cost

In-State Cost of Attendance:

Out-of-State Cost of Attendance:

Since Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public university, there are different costs for in-state students and out-of-state students. The sticker price at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is $27,651.00 for in-state students in Massachusetts and $36,596.00 for out-of-state students. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.

It’s also important to note that the cost of tuition can vary from year to year and students can expect the cost of tuition to rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated each year which will take into account any tuition increases.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Net Price

The sticker cost of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is not actually what students will pay. Depending on factors including student and parent finances, the actual cost can be lower. This price that takes into account financial aid is also known as a “net price.”

This net price includes the total cost of attendance including tuition, room, board, and other fees. For students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, the average net price is $15,627.00.

Below, you can see a chart that breaks down the Net Price of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts by income level. This will give you a sense of how much the cost of an education at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts can be offset by financial aid and scholarships.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Financial Aid

Pell Grants at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

45%% of students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts receive Pell Grants which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who don’t have a bachelor’s or professional degree. Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.

Outside Scholarships

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Student Debt

Student Loan Stats:

In addition to scholarships and financial aid, student loans are another way that students can pay for college. However, unlike other types of aid, student loans need to be repaid. This is why it’s so important to know how much student loan debt you are taking out.

70%% percent of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students take out federal student loans. The average student at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts takes out $23,441.00 in student loan debt which winds up being a $234.33 payment per month. The important thing to remember about these numbers is that they only include federal student loans and not private student loans.

Parent PLUS loans are another type of student loan that families may use to pay for college. While Parent PLUS Loans are offered by the federal government, they are not included in the above federal student loan metrics because they are not technically taken out by students. The median amount of Parent PLUS loan debt at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is $16,135.00. Between 5% and 10% percent of parents of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students will take out these Parent PLUS Loans.

If you want to learn more about Parent PLUS Loans, you can check out the pros and cons of borrowing them.

Is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Worth it?

College is an investment, which is why it’s important to assess the Return on Investment or ROI. By completing the net price calculator, you will have a good sense of how much Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will cost you.

The big factors that will determine a good value are outcomes including graduation rate, retention rate, and average earnings upon graduation.

Here’s how Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts stacks up:

As you assess whether a school is worth it, the above data points will give you a great starting point.

you can think about how your monthly debt might compare to your expected salary. While the median salary is a useful datapoint, students should keep in mind that salary potential is impacted by your choice of major as well as your chosen career path.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Financial Aid Resources

If you are looking for more information about financial aid and scholarships at or have questions that are specific to your personal situation, we recommend that you reach out directly to the financial aid office!

Here’s how you can get in touch:

• Website: https://www.mcla.edu/admission-aid/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.php
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 413-662-5219