Who We Are
We are the public liberal arts college of the Massachusetts state university system. MCLA ranks high nationally for small classes (1:13 faculty-to-student ratio), innovative teaching, personal interactions with faculty, opportunities for faculty-supervised research, and a supportive, collaborative environment. Our curriculum and hands-on learning help you develop the critical thinking and communication skills needed to succeed in today's complex global economy.
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What We Offer
We provide a strong, supportive, diverse community - both on campus and off - enabling an ideal environment for learning, growing, and developing leadership skills. We help you find your voice and make your mark, right from the start. Choose your path:

Academic travel and study abroad courses in more than 31 countries
Annual Undergraduate Research Conference
Service learning and community building
A varied array of internships
Theater, music, and the arts
Championship athletic teams
More than 40 student organizations

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Academics
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Master's of Education
Professional Masters of Business Administration
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
Summer Leadership Program for education administrators
Multiple licensure programs and professional development opportunities for teachers and K-12 administrators
College-wide Honors program
Cross enrollment with neighboring Williams College, for the price of MCLA tuition
3+2 Physics/Engineering program with UMass-Amherst
Access to world-renowned speakers, both at public lectures and in customized classroom settings

50% of students graduate with honors. 55% of students attend graduate school within one year of graduation.

Athletics
The department of athletics strives to inspire an atmosphere of excellence in both athletic and academic settings. Our coaches become trusted advisors and mentors. One quarter of MCLA student athletes make the state college athletic conference All-Academic Team each year (3.25 GPA or higher).
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Location
The campus is nestled in the culturally rich and scenic Berkshires, in North Adams, MA. This beautiful region was rated as a Top 10 Worldwide Destination by National Geographic Traveler due, in part, to a dramatic growth in the arts over the last decade, including our own Gallery 51 and the internationally acclaimed MASS MoCA.

At a Glance
Learn more about enrollment, affordability, admissions, and history.