Admissions

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An education and an experience that will take you to some really amazing places.

No two members of our community are quite alike, but all of us are here because we want to make the most of everything MassArt has to offer. As a student, you’ll be invited to dive right in, working closely with MassArt’s exceptional faculty, exploring and making inside world-class facilities, learning with one another—and from one another—each and every day. When you graduate, you’ll leave with the skills, experiences, and confidence to go wherever your passion leads.

Ready to start your journey? Learn more about how to apply.

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First Time Undergraduates

Applying to college for the first time? Get started with this step-by-step breakdown of MassArt’s application process.

How to Apply

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Ready to make your move to MassArt? Apply as a Transfer Student

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Hone your skills. Harness your passions. Deepen your creative practice. Explore Graduate Admissions

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Stay connected to MassArt! As your student goes through the admissions process, we have created the Mastodon Family & Friends Network to keep you up-to-date with application deadlines, financial aid and scholarship information, and so much more.

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BFA majors

Focused Mentorship 9:1

undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio

Opportunity for All 86%

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