Academics
At the heart of our curriculum: Deeply committed faculty members who genuinely love teaching.
AN EDUCATION THAT WORKS FOR A LIFETIME.
Your future starts at MCLA. Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, join a vibrant community of creative, driven students and dedicated faculty. With rolling admission for Fall and Spring, you can learn from inspiring professors, gain real-world experience through internships, explore new perspectives with study away opportunities, and build connections that last a lifetime—MCLA is ready to help you grow academically and personally.
Academics at MCLA
Faculty & Staff
At MCLA, faculty and staff are here to guide you every step of the way. From the classroom to campus, you’ll find people who know you by name, listen to your goals and help you navigate challenges. Whether you need academic guidance, career advice or a little extra encouragement, you’ll have a community invested in your success.
Programs
At MCLA, your education goes beyond the requirements of your major. Our interdisciplinary core curriculum challenges you to explore new ideas, think critically and see the connections between different fields. With support from dedicated professors, you’ll build the problem-solving and communication skills employers value — preparing you for success in your career and beyond.
Support
At MCLA, you’ll have access to academic resources designed to help you succeed in the classroom and stay on track toward graduation. From tutoring and advising to writing and learning resources, our faculty and staff can help you build effective study strategies, overcome challenges and reach your academic goals.
A Quality Education.
At an Affordable Price.
MCLA offers one of Massachusetts’ premier public liberal arts educations at the state’s lowest four-year public college cost.
MCLA Degree Programs
No. 6 nationally among Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Explore Undergraduate Degrees by Interest
Community-Based & Service Learning
Global Learning
Undergraduate Research
Internships
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Master of Business Administration
Master of Education
Leadership Academy
Certificates
Faculty Voices
Faculty Voices
“So I’ve had the opportunity to mentor a variety of different students. I’ve a couple of students that I’ve watched over the four years grow from being a very shy individual coming in and not willing to answer questions to becoming a very vocal individual in the classroom, participating in discussions, but also mentoring other younger students.”
“One of my favorite parts of being an instructor is watching the students throughout their college career, seeing them come in as freshmen. And... Kind of not knowing what even is physics, how do I do this, what is this about, and seeing them grow and develop the skills and build their physics toolbox is a tacky phrase that I like to use, but it’s true, because every class you’re gonna take, not just in physics, but whatever your major is, every class contributes to how you look at the world, how you approach problems, how you get from point A to point B. That’s why people choose MCLA, right? Get those connections at an affordable price.”
“I would describe MCLA as some places very strongly community based, where students are brought into this relatively small community, but they’re very much made to feel welcome in it and a part of it. The staff and the faculty very much engage with the students, not just inside the classroom, but outside the classroom as well, to make them feel like this is a place where they’re not just getting an education, they’re growing as people And setting forth the path of what they want to do for the future.”
Education for Life
Joint & Accelerated Programs
Earn your business degree in three years, then stick around and earn your MBA while you’re at it. Or complete one of several programs that ensures you can seamlessly step into the next chapter of your educational journey, including advanced degrees in engineering, law, physical therapy, and podiatry.
Financial Aid Opportunities
Making MCLA Accessible for You
We know a liberal arts education can be transformative. It also is a major investment.
That's why we do all we can to help maximize the impact of your experience while minimizing
the cost.
About 85% of MCLA students receive financial aid through a combination of grants,
loans, and scholarships. To be considered for the maximum amount of scholarships and
financial aid, we encourage all students to submit a FAFSA.
Student Voices
Student Voices
“I was taking a capstone class with Dr. Michael Dilthy. At that time, I was only an English major. And he presented me with the idea of, you know, there’s this great thing that combines writing and music, and it’s called songwriting. And if you became a music major, we could kind of pursue that songwriting goal together.”
“I think that everything I’ve gotten involved in on campus has been really helpful in building my resume and helping me to find more connections on campus.”
“I’ve definitely had, there’s two professors that I can think of, Rita Nodum and Hannah and they've challenged me to expand my ideas about what I know about, and they’ve really pushed me to engage in bigger spaces.”
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