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$12,436
per year
In-State Tuition
92%
Acceptance Rate
56%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is an educational institution in North Adams, MA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
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Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 28, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$9,845
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$48,102
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,750
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
North Adams, Massachusetts
Berkshire County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
41 career paths
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