Montserrat College of Art: Review & Facts

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Montserrat College of Art is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 300 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1970 and is one of the 2 schools located in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

At Montserrat College of Art you can earn your bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
11
Montserrat College of Art implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 11 majors. The most popular concentrations are Graphic Design and Animation, Art, General Studies, Film and Acting, and Photography. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Montserrat College of Art student retention rate is high at 81% (close to Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Fair
The graduation rate at Montserrat College of Art is average - 65%.

Student to faculty ratio at Montserrat College of Art is pretty good, 12:1. Read more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $36,200 per academic year. The additional fees at Montserrat College of Art (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,700; which totals $37,900 annually.

Read the details about Montserrat College of Art additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Montserrat College of Art might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Montserrat College of Art is $50.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Montserrat College of Art and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (978) 921-4242 or check Montserrat College of Art Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$11,800
High
Montserrat College of Art offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Montserrat College of Art, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Montserrat College of Art offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is high: about $11,800 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, Montserrat College of Art seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Montserrat College of Art Location and Address

Postal Address:
Montserrat College of Art
23 Essex Street
Beverly, Massachusetts
01915-4508, USA
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