Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
School info
3.1
Overall Quality
Reputation
2.8
Food
2
Clubs
3.4
Facilities
3.4
Internet
2.6
Location
2.9
Opportunities
3.1
Safety
3.4
Social
3.2
Happiness
3.4
Basic Information
Location
- North Adams, MA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public liberal arts college
- Established: 1894; 130 years ago (1894)
Academic information
Degree Courses
- More than 80 areas of study
- including 23 bachelor's degrees and various minors and concentrations
Key Area
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Arts
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 1,202 (Fall 2020)
- Undergraduates: 1,076 (Fall 2020)
- Postgraduates: 126 (Fall 2020)
- Academic Staff: 87 full-time 42 part-time
Notable Alumni
- John Barrett III
- Daniel E. Bosley
- Jane Swift
- Ken Hill
- Anton Strout
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Good reviews
Overall 4.6
This is the school you go to if you want to live in the middle of the mountains- and pay as little as possible and receive as little as possible. The food is HORRIBLE and everything is cheap but thats what youre paying for. the professors are all humble and chill because we live in the middle of the mountains. It was the perfect school for me.
Overall 4.5
THE BEST SCHOOL RIGHT FROM THE START!
Overall 4.4
MCLA is an outstanding institution. The faculty and staff truly care about each student. I can honestly state that I received a world class education here. MCLA was the right college, right from the start!
Overall 4
MCLA was not initially my top school choice, but I fell in love after my first visit! The school tries its hardest to be supportive of marginalized students- and not just for diversity points. Every school has it's downfalls, but the respect and care I get from faculty and staff makes me feel safe here.
Overall 4
I love MCLA, but I can recognize that it's not for everyone. The opportunities at MCLA and North Adams are geared towards arts majors, arts management, and other humanities. In my opinion, GREAT GREAT SCHOOL. So much bang for your buck. MCLA is truly the best thing to happen to me.
Overall 4
love it
Bad reviews
Overall 0.9
This school has awful professors.
Overall 0.9
Think twice before coming to this campus. I stayed 5 semesters then transferred to another college. There really isn't anything decent about MCLA. The professors are horrible and that's being nice. This isn't just my opinion either, ask people around campus, most will agree. You'll get a better education ANYWHERE else. Stay far, far away from MCLA.
Overall 1.1
If you ar good at sucking up to profs you will do well at this school otherwise they wont like you and your grades will suffer because of it
Overall 1.1
None.
Overall 1.3
NONE
Overall 1.5
This college needs a lot of major improvements. There isn't as much attention derived to students as there should be.
Overall 1.5
I have nothing positive to say about this school. Little to no diversity. Students are content & clicky. Campus is in the middle of nowhere. However, I did find a few professors that were helpful during my tenure.
Overall 1.6
The administration is racist and does not care about students of color. You will not find respect here. Racism from campus police, professors, and fellow students is excused and allowed. But if you are a student of color, youll find your face on every poster and brochure that gets printed because youll be one of only a few.
Overall 1.6
This school is falling apart
Overall 1.6
They will suck you dry for education that you can get by watching Fox news