Montserrat College of Art

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,990

4.53% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$34,166

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

227

97.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

53.5%

54 Graduates

About

Montserrat College of Art is a higher education institution located in Essex County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Montserrat College of Art were Illustration (21 degrees awarded), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (17 degrees), and Painting (9 degrees).

In 2024, 77 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Montserrat College of Art. 74% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (36 degrees), 2.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Montserrat College of Art is $38,990, which is $23,281 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Montserrat College of Art is $38,990, which is $23,281 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,166.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Montserrat College of Art received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,990

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Montserrat College of Art was $38,990. The cost of tuition at Montserrat College of Art is $23,281 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Montserrat College of Art (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,166

2024 Value

4.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Montserrat College of Art had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,166. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Montserrat College of Art grew by 4.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Montserrat College of Art (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,975

Room and Board

$1,900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Montserrat College of Art was of $14,975 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.72% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,900. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.56% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Montserrat College of Art (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Montserrat College of Art received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.04% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Montserrat College of Art (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Montserrat College of Art had a total enrollment of 227 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Montserrat College of Art is 222 students and the part-time enrollment is 5. This means that 97.8% of students enrolled at Montserrat College of Art are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Montserrat College of Art, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.6% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.17% Two or More Races, 4.85% Black or African American, 3.08% Asian, and 0.441% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Montserrat College of Art in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.4%), followed by White Male (18.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montserrat College of Art in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 227 students. The full-time enrollment at Montserrat College of Art is 222 and the part-time enrollment is 5. This means that 97.8% of students enrolled at Montserrat College of Art are enrolled full-time compared with 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Montserrat College of Art (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Montserrat College of Art was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (75%), Montserrat College of Art had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Montserrat College of Art (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
158 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
29 enrolled students
Two or More Races
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Montserrat College of Art is 69.6% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.17% Two or More Races, 4.85% Black or African American, 3.08% Asian, and 0.441% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 40.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.7% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 37 more women than men received degrees from Montserrat College of Art. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Montserrat College of Art is white (36 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Montserrat College of Art is Illustration (21 degrees awarded), followed by Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (17 degrees) and Painting (9 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Montserrat College of Art, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montserrat College of Art are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,558,401 people), Secondary school teachers (513,045 people), Education administrators (272,476 people), Special education teachers (204,967 people), and Other managers (200,168 people).

The most specialized majors at Montserrat College of Art in 2024 are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (7 degrees), and Education (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montserrat College of Art are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Crossing guards

The most specialized majors at Montserrat College of Art are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (7 degrees), and Education (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montserrat College of Art are Elementary & secondary schools (2,869,177 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (357,287 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (232,949 people), Computer Systems Design (170,813 people), and Construction (118,610 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Montserrat College of Art.

Most Common (2024)

Illustration
21 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
17 degrees awarded
Painting
9 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Montserrat College of Art was Illustration with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Montserrat College of Art according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Montserrat College of Art, which is 0.351 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (57).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Montserrat College of Art by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Montserrat College of Art in Illustration, which is 0.75 times less than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Montserrat College of Art in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 16 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 55% of students graduating from Montserrat College of Art completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Montserrat College of Art is white (36 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

18.2% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
27 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded
White Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Montserrat College of Art is white female (27 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (13 degrees).

Operations

Montserrat College of Art has an endowment valued at nearly $3.11M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 503k (16.1%) compared to the 4.13% average return (558k on 13.5M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, Montserrat College of Art had a total salary expenditure of 11.5M. Montserrat College of Art employs 12 Professors, 5 Associate professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at Montserrat College of Art are Male Professor (7), Female Professor (5), and Female Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montserrat College of Art are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 18 employees, Management, with 7 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Endowment

$3.11M

2024 Endowment

11.3%

decline from 2023

Montserrat College of Art has an endowment valued at about $3.11M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Montserrat College of Art declined 11.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.4M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Montserrat College of Art (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$72.2k - Federal
$74k - State
$1.41k - Local

As of 2024, Montserrat College of Art received $72.2k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $74k from state grants and contracts, and $1.41k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$5.02M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Montserrat College of Art paid a median of $5.02M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($11.5M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$1.24M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Montserrat College of Art paid a total of $1.24M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $216k (5.94%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montserrat College of Art were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees, Management with 7 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

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