Published cost of attendance is $26,026. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $9,845, middle-income families pay around $13,250, higher-income families pay approximately $22,698.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $26,026 |
| Tuition and Fees | $21,381 |
| Room and Board | $15,386 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,958 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,068 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,845 |
| $30–48k | $10,762 |
| $48–75k | $13,250 |
| $75–110k | $15,958 |
| $110k+ | $22,698 |
Published cost of attendance is $26,026. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $9,845, middle-income families pay around $13,250, higher-income families pay approximately $22,698. Azimuth ranks Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts #453 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 68.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,750; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $48,835, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $268 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts earn median 4-year earnings of $48,835, placing Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in the 9.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,942 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 32.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts #1304 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 40 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $49,826. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 38 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,753. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other reports 28 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,162. Sociology reports 20 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $44,136.
