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Summary
Montserrat College of Art is a private institution that was founded in 1970. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 397, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 10 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $26,400 (2011-12).
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Montserrat College of Art provides an intensive visual arts education that enables students to sustain a lifelong involvement in art and design and to become informed, responsible members of society. In addition, Montserrat is committed to contributing to the cultural life of its surrounding communities. Through its degree, diploma, and community-based programs, Montserrat offers: A vital learning community for students deeply engaged in the study of art and design which encourages and nurtures their unique talents, visions, aspirations, and commitment; A varied curriculum that challenges the individual by fostering the growth of technical and perceptual skills, as well as intellectual awareness and understanding; An accomplished and diverse faculty of artists, designers and scholars who are dedicated to stimulating and reinforcing students' progress and to promoting the highest standards of artistic and intellectual development; and A continuing array of public programs such as exhibitions, artist talks, master classes and more, which enhance the cultural life of our campus and the surrounding communities. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1970 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Montserrat College of Art, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Montserrat College of Art is $50.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | N/A |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | N/A |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 75.0 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 36 | |
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Student Life
Montserrat College of Art has a total undergraduate enrollment of 397, with a gender distribution of 26.7 percent male students and 73.3 percent female students.
| Total enrollment | 397 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Montserrat College of Art offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health insurance. Montserrat College of Art also offers campus safety and security services like controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Montserrat College of Art, 39 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Montserrat College of Art.
| Students who have cars on campus | 39% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $26,400 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $6,900 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
