Admissions

Admission decisions are made on the basis of an applicants' portfolio, academic records, and personal characteristics, without consideration of financial need. Candidates seeking financial aid are encouraged to file the FAFSA form as early as possible so that the Office of Student Financial Assistance can review the aid application once the admission decision has been made.

MassArt seeks to create a supportive environment in which students and faculty from diverse backgrounds can learn from one another. The admissions committee values differences in age, life experience, education, extracurricular involvement, and racial, ethnic, and/or cultural background.

Admission to MassArt is extremely competitive. Each year, the number of applicants far exceeds the number of spaces available. This is true at all levels of admission, although the competition for specific programs may vary from year to year.