Transfer to MCLA
MCLA welcomes transfer applicants from accredited colleges and universities. Transfer applicants are evaluated on their college coursework, and previously earned credits are reviewed as part of the admission process. Transfer applicants are automatically considered for institutional merit scholarships, with no separate merit-scholarship application required.
You already started. Our job is to make sure the work you've done counts for as much as it possibly can.
Please note that the Radiologic Technology program has reached maximum enrollment capacity for both first- and second-year transfer students at this time. We invite you to learn more about other health-related pathways at MCLA, including Health Sciences, Nursing and Public Health and Community Health Education, and to contact nicole.porther@mcla.edu for more information.
What do I need to apply?
- Submit official transcripts from every college attended along with your application.
- Depending on the amount of college credit completed, a high school transcript may also be required.
Can I go straight into my major?
MCLA offers 90+ programs of study. Some programs may have additional admission or progression requirements, so transfer applicants should review the requirements for their intended program before applying.
Am I considered a transfer student?
- If you have completed 12 or more college-level credits (100-level or higher with a minimum of C-) at an accredited college or university, you should apply as a transfer student.
- First-time college students who have completed Dual Enrollment or Early College courses are not considered transfer students and should apply as a first-year student.
What are the transfer admission requirements?
- Less than 12 transferable credits: apply as a first-year student
- 12 - 23 credits: 2.5 GPA or 2.0 GPA with high school transcript that meets first-year admission standards
- 24 or more credits: 2.0 GPA
What will it cost me?
Transfer students pay the same rates as all other undergraduates and are automatically considered for institutional merit scholarships based on their college coursework. In-state tuition and fees are $13,068 for 2026-27. Full cost details, including out-of-state rates and total cost of attendance, are on the Cost of Attendance page.
MASS TRANSFER PROGRAM
For students enrolled in a Massachusetts State Community College, MCLA honors all levels of the MassTransfer Program. Students who complete associate degrees under MassTransfer may be eligible for:
- Guaranteed Admission (based on final transcript)
- Full transfer of up to 75 credits
- 100% tuition waiver (based on final GPA and completed pathway)
- Transfer of courses 100 level or higher with a grade of D or better
In addition, students who have completed the General Education Transfer Block at a Massachusetts Community College will satisfy all core requirements at MCLA with the exception of the Tier III Core Capstone.
FAQs
A: For 2026-27, tuition and fees at MCLA are $13,068 for Massachusetts residents, $13,583
for students from states that qualify for the NE/NY regional rate, and $22,013 for
other out-of-state students. A Massachusetts resident living on campus has a total
cost of attendance of $34,151, and a Massachusetts resident commuting from home $26,709.
Transfer applicants are automatically considered for institutional merit scholarships
based on their college coursework, with no separate scholarship application required.
A: Transfer students at MCLA are admitted directly into their chosen program of study,
with the exception of programs that carry separate admission requirements, such as
clinical and health science programs with limited capacity. MCLA offers 90+ programs
of study. Applicants should confirm requirements for their intended program when applying,
since separate-admission programs may have additional prerequisites or application
steps.
A: MCLA can accept up to 90 transfer credits toward your degree. Students who have already
earned a bachelor's degree are not eligible for institutional scholarships or grant
funding; however, you may be eligible for federal student loans. In addition, MCLA
must determine that the degree you are seeking is substantially different from the
bachelor's degree you have already earned before you can be admitted as a second-degree
student.
Student Voices
Student Voices
"There's something about a smaller liberal arts school that gives you more of a niche community feel that sets you up for the real world in a way that a larger school may not give you. All of my closest friends and my long-term friends came from MCLA, and I will never take that for granted."