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About MCLA
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) — public non-profit college. It is located in North Adams, United States. MCLA is a member of Massachusetts State Colleges, American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
MCLA does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
The academic calendar at MCLA is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in United States. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 9,560 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 10,235 USD. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local9,560USD/year
Foreign18,503USD/year
Master
10,235USD/year
Additional costs
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Enrollment in bachelor's programs is based on the results of entrance examinations. However, your GPA score must also be at least 3. Read how to calculate it in this article. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 79. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.
GPA
3
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
79
TOEFL PBT
550
Master's degree at MCLA
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at MCLA for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 79.
TOEFL iBT
79
MCLA campus
Do you love nature and spending time outdoors? Then you will definitely like studying at MCLA, because the campus of the university is located far from the city in the countryside. Students work closely with each other both in and out of class. All activities are held within the campus. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Foreigners who come to MCLA through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
Students are allowed to stay in the country for a year after graduation. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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