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Montserrat College of Art

Beverly, MA·Private nonprofit·226 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. earnings barely cover the debt load. a private nonprofit school with 226 students.

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226
Students
$33,216
Net Price
53%
Grad Rate
$28,800
Earnings
10 yr
$27,000
Debt

About This School

Montserrat College of Art is a private nonprofit institution located in Beverly, Massachusetts with approximately 226 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $33,216 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $28,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Montserrat College of Art is a private art school in Beverly, Massachusetts. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the small, focused environment (just 261 students) and relatively modest debt at graduation ($23,707) are genuine positives for a dedicated art student, the 62% graduation rate and median earnings of $28,800 a decade out raise real questions about long-term financial sustainability. Worth considering if you're deeply committed to a studio art path and have a clear plan for supplementing your income, but the $34,725 average annual net price is a steep investment given those post-graduation earnings.

Founded
1970
Setting
Large suburb
Avg Faculty Salary
$6,551

Popular Programs

Visual & Performing Arts64%
Education5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$40,690
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,690
Avg Net Price
$33,216
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$25,388
$30–48k$29,977
$48–75k$32,347
$75–110k$37,366
$110k+$39,001

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants35%
Median debt at graduation$27,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
53%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
91%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$27,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$27,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.1x

Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White69%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino13%
Asian3%
Two or more races6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (226 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Montserrat College of Art

23 Essex Street

Beverly, MA 01915-4508

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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