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Montserrat College of Art

#1700 in US ranking Beverly, MA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$62,372
Tuition & fees
$42,520
Avg. aid
$21,495
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Median salary
$27,032
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Montserrat College of Art?

Montserrat College of Art is identified in institutional records with the New England Commission of Higher Education, or NECHE, as its institutional accreditor. Institutional accreditation evaluates a college as a whole; it is different from approval or accreditation of an individual art or design program.

Accreditation can affect eligibility for federal student aid, but it does not guarantee that another college will accept a particular course in transfer. Because accreditation and operating status can change, applicants and transfer students should verify Montserrat's current standing directly with NECHE and confirm any credit-transfer decision with the receiving institution before relying on historical listings.

What are the admission requirements at Montserrat College of Art?

Applicants to a degree program should expect to document high school completion or an equivalent credential and submit an application for the appropriate entry term. Art-college applicants may also be asked for a portfolio, but the required work, format, and submission rules should be confirmed against the application instructions for their applicant category.

An open-admission designation appears in institutional reporting, but it should not be read as an unconditional promise of admission to a particular program or term. Applicants should check the current requirements for transcripts, a portfolio or other creative work, recommendations, an essay, and English-language proficiency where applicable. They should also verify whether standardized tests are considered and whether the college is accepting applications before submitting materials.

What are the application fees and waivers at Montserrat College of Art?

Institutional admissions data lists a $50 application fee for Montserrat College of Art. That figure is an application charge, not a tuition payment or an enrollment deposit.

Applicants should confirm the fee shown in the application they intend to use, particularly if they are applying as a transfer student. They should also ask admissions about fee-waiver eligibility and how a waiver must be approved before submitting a paid application. A waiver should not be assumed merely because an applicant qualifies for financial aid.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Montserrat College of Art?

Montserrat College of Art is not documented here as operating an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its own campus. A nearby college's ROTC program should not be treated as a Montserrat option without confirmation that cross-enrollment is permitted.

Students interested in commissioning should ask both the ROTC host institution and Montserrat about eligibility, scheduling, academic credit, and any cross-registration agreement. ROTC scholarships have separate selection rules, and participation can carry a military service obligation.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Montserrat College of Art?

Montserrat has reported accepting transfer credit from other accredited institutions and admitting transfer students for fall and spring entry. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual courses toward a degree are separate decisions.

A transfer applicant should be prepared to provide official college transcripts and, if requested, earlier academic records and examples of art or design work. Studio courses require particular attention: a course may carry transferable credit without replacing a specific major requirement. Before enrolling, request a written evaluation showing accepted credits, their application to the intended BFA curriculum, remaining requirements, and the expected time to completion.

Applicants with Advanced Placement credit or prior learning experience should ask how that work is assessed. Reported acceptance of those forms of credit does not establish that any particular exam, portfolio, or experience will satisfy a specific degree requirement.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Montserrat College of Art?

A current, college-operated study-abroad program cannot be established from the information available for Montserrat. Students should not assume that an overseas art course or third-party program will count toward the BFA.

Before committing to travel or paying a program deposit, a student would need written academic approval specifying the credits and degree requirements the experience would satisfy. Financial-aid eligibility, studio-course sequencing, and the effect on an expected graduation date also warrant review.

How to Apply to Montserrat College of Art

Application fee

$50

Early Decision

No

Early Action

Yes, deadline December 1

Montserrat College of Art First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 19
Out-of-state: 27

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 46
Transfer: 6

Montserrat College of Art Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

Yes

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Study abroad

Yes

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

Montserrat College of Art Transfer Acceptance Rate

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.