by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,076 undergraduates in 2020, MCLA is a small, public college located in North Adams, Massachusetts. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, MCLA offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MCLA can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MCLA Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at MCLA. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MCLA Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", MCLA does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MCLA Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MCLA for Veterans Guide.
MCLA offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
MCLA has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,076 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 931 (86.5%). Part-time attendance was 145 (13.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 931 | 145 | 1,076 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MCLA is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank MCLA #1385 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MCLA by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MCLA Diversity Guide.
MCLA has a total of 170 student athletes, 90 men and 80 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,006,672 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,006,672 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Athletics
