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Is MCLA a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$120,897 Avg Total Cost

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if MCLA is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Slightly Overpriced

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is ranked #1,496 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1496 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  33.24 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $120,897 in Total

The average MCLA student's degree will cost an estimated $120,897. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $28,992 and a typical 4.17 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$28,992
Average Years to Graduate4.17
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$120,897

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average MCLA net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on MCLA cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$85,856 In-State With Aid
$145,045 Avg Cost No Aid
4.17 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at MCLA.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$145,045#0F
All Students$120,897#1,496D
Only Students Receiving Aid$115,597#1,447D
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$115,305#F
All Students$91,156#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$85,856#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Massachusetts.

About 99% of MCLA students receive financial aid. Get more details on what MCLA financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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