Outcomes at MCLA
Graduation Rate
55.69%
Retention Rate
64.00%
The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is 55.69% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. 181 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 325 candidates.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. 181 students have completed. In addition, 2 students still enrolled and 142 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 325 | 325 |
| Completers | 181 (55.69%) | 181 |
| Still Enrolled | 2 (0.62%) | 2 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 142 (43.69%) | 142 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 159 students have completed in 4 years and additional 19 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 159 (48.92%) |
44 (36.07%) |
115 (56.65%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 19 (5.85%) |
9 (7.38%) |
10 (4.93%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 3 (0.92%) |
2 (1.64%) |
1 (0.49%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55.69% (181/325) | 45.08% (55/122) | 62.07% (126/203) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) |
| Asian | 50.00% (5/10) | 33.33% (1/3) | 57.14% (4/7) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 58.33% (21/36) | 50.00% (7/14) | 63.64% (14/22) |
| Hispanic | 51.72% (15/29) | 25.00% (2/8) | 61.90% (13/21) |
| White | 55.79% (130/233) | 47.19% (42/89) | 61.11% (88/144) |
| Two or More Race | 66.67% (4/6) | 0.00% (0/2) | 100.00% (4/4) |
| Unknown | 62.50% (5/8) | 66.67% (2/3) | 60.00% (3/5) |