MCLA Ranked No. 7 Top Public Liberal Arts School in 2024 U.S. News and World Report

September 18, 2023

MCLA offers support and encouragement to The College of Saint Rose students, family, and community. “We are saddened by the news of Saint Rose’s closure and offer support and care for their students as they navigate their next steps,” said MCLA President James F. Birge, Ph.D.  


For students who may have questions about their educational options, MCLA will host a Tour & Information Session on Tuesday, December 19 at 11 a.m. Those that can’t attend this date and time can email admissions@mcla.edu to schedule another time to visit. 

“As the official teach out partner for the closure of Southern Vermont College, MCLA has a successful track record, and is committed to providing Saint Rose students with a pathway to ensure equitable and optimal transfer of credits to MCLA, stated Birge.” 

MCLA will provide an expedited transfer process, providing an admission decision within 48-72 hours of receiving a completed online application and all necessary supporting documents. MCLA will accept all currently matriculated students who are in good academic and judicial standing at The College of Saint Rose. 

Reduced tuition rates and campus housing will be offered to Saint Rose students. Register for the tour and information session and learn more about our supportive community and the seamless transfer process to MCLA.

About MCLA:    
At MCLA, we’re here for all — and focused on each — of our students. Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In nearly every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 128-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our commitment to equitable academic excellence. For 10 of the last 12 years, MCLA has been named a Top Ten College by U.S. News and World Report. MCLA also appears on the organization’s list of top National Public Liberal Arts Colleges. Since the list was created, MCLA has risen to #33 as a Top Performer on Social Mobility and ranks first among all  

Massachusetts liberal arts schools, which measures how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu