Massachusetts College of Art and Design
- Public
- Arts
Massachusetts College of Art and Design: international tuition 43,400 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 62,239 USD, acceptance rate 76.3%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 85, Duolingo 105.
First-year international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships upon applying, but there is no clear information on institutional need-based aid for them (the FAFSA is for citizens and permanent residents only).
Getting in. The school admits 76.3% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 85+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 62,239 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/12. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
International tuition is 43,400 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 62,239 USD.
Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships upon applying, but there is no clear information on institutional need-based aid for them (the FAFSA is for citizens and permanent residents only).
What English scores does Massachusetts College of Art and Design require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 85, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
The acceptance rate is 76.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe passage says all applicants are reviewed automatically but does not name international students in that statement, and 'all applicants' alone is not enough to conclude this for international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions ignore international students' ability to pay, so need-blind status cannot be determined.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention only the FAFSA (not available to international students) and say nothing about the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form, so this is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
MassArt Provost's ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
This is listed under the heading for out-of-state and international applicants, so international students are likely considered.
- Renewable in later years
Dondis Travel Fellowship and Morton Godine FellowshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page gives no citizenship criteria; the awards are for graduating juniors and seniors, not first-year students.
George Nick PrizeIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page only says it is for current students and does not mention citizenship; it is not for incoming students.
Harris Barron ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page says nothing about citizenship; it is also a department (SIM) award for juniors/seniors, not first-year students.
Deadline: April 1
MassArt Endowed ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only says applicants are automatically considered on academic and demographic criteria, without addressing international students.
Richard Aronowitz Senior Project AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page gives no citizenship criteria; it is for current juniors planning their senior project, not first-year students.
- First year only
Trustees Scholarship (out-of-state)Not for international studentsThe school states this scholarship is not open to international students.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
Limited to U.S. citizens and eligible permanent residents, so a Vietnamese student is not eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiNon-U.S. transcripts need official translation and a course-by-course evaluation by an approved evaluator, which can take up to six weeks.Required
- English proficiencyiNon-native English speakers must submit official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or Pearson scores unless they qualify for an exemption.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action application deadline (first-time undergraduates, fall admission) (EA)Applicationabout47days
- Regular Decision application deadline (first-time undergraduates, fall admission) (RD)Application+123 days
- Latest recommended deposit date for international students seeking F-1 sponsorship (all fall-start programs)Deposit+198 days
- Deadline to decide for both Early Action and Regular Decision (EA)Decision+198 days
Credit for exams
AP exams scoring 3, 4 or 5 transfer as studio, liberal arts or History of Art elective credit.
Scores that count12345IB Higher Level scores of 6 or 7 are eligible for elective credit.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
1 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data