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2026-27 cycleBoston, MA
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the nation's only freestanding, publicly funded college of art and design, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The college offers studio-based undergraduate degree programs across 18 disciplines in visual arts, design, media, and art education. First-year students participate in a required Studio Foundation Program to build essential skills before focusing on their major.
Acceptance rate
76%
Undergrad enrollment
1,871
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$70
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| TransferSpring 2027 Transfer Priority Deadline | October 15, 2026 |
| Early ActionEarly Action Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionPriority Deadline | February 15, 2027 |
| ScholarshipFirst-Year Merit Scholarship Priority Deadline | February 15, 2027 |
| TransferFall 2027 Transfer Priority Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
| Financial AidPriority FAFSA Submission Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
No supplemental essays required
Massachusetts College of Art and Design does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.
Data gathered August 2026.