Montserrat College of Art

https://www.montserrat.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,300

3.04% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$35,885

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

276

91.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61.5%

56 Graduates

About

Montserrat College of Art is a higher education institution located in Essex County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Montserrat College of Art were Illustration (21 degrees awarded), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (12 degrees), and Graphic Design (8 degrees).

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Montserrat College of Art. 80.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (14 degrees), 3.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Montserrat College of Art is $37,300, which is $22,136 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Montserrat College of Art was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 100 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Montserrat College of Art is $37,300, which is $22,136 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,885.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Montserrat College of Art received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,300

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Montserrat College of Art was $37,300. The cost of tuition at Montserrat College of Art is $22,136 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

$35,885

2023 Value

4.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Montserrat College of Art had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,885. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Montserrat College of Art grew by 4.68%.

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

$14,300

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Montserrat College of Art was of $14,300 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.15% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Montserrat College of Art received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2% with respect to 2022, when 100% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Montserrat College of Art was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 100 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Montserrat College of Art had a total enrollment of 276 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Montserrat College of Art is 253 students and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 91.7% 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 63.8% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Two or More Races, 4.35% Black or African American, 2.9% Asian, and 0.725% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Montserrat College of Art in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44%), followed by White Male (14.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montserrat College of Art in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 276 students. The full-time enrollment at Montserrat College of Art is 253 and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Montserrat College of Art are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% 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

75%

2023 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), 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 (2023)

White
176 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
40 enrolled students
Two or More Races
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Montserrat College of Art is 63.8% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Two or More Races, 4.35% Black or African American, 2.9% Asian, and 0.725% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 22 students (7.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 42 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 (14 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 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 (12 degrees) and Graphic Design (8 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (12 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (51 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (2 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 (1,550,667 people), Secondary school teachers (521,466 people), Education administrators (270,811 people), Special education teachers (206,283 people), and Other managers (192,789 people).

The most specialized majors at Montserrat College of Art in 2023 are Communication Technologies (12 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (51 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (2 degrees), and Education (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Financial examiners, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Montserrat College of Art are Communication Technologies (12 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (51 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (2 degrees), and Education (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2,851,287 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (340,520 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (216,642 people), Computer Systems Design (147,378 people), and Child day care services (107,867 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 (2023)

Illustration
21 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
12 degrees awarded
Graphic Design
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, 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 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Montserrat College of Art, which is 0.236 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (55).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Montserrat College of Art in Illustration, which is 0.235 times less than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Montserrat College of Art in Illustration, which is 4.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% 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, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Montserrat College of Art is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Montserrat College of Art is white (14 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

69.1% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
10 degrees awarded
White Male
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Montserrat College of Art is white female (10 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (4 degrees).

Operations

Montserrat College of Art has an endowment valued at nearly $3.51M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 435k (12.4%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Montserrat College of Art had a total salary expenditure of 11.3M. Montserrat College of Art employs 13 Professors, 5 Associate professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at Montserrat College of Art are Male Professor (7), Female Professor (6), 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 20 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Endowment

$3.51M

2023 Endowment

22.8%

growth from 2022

Montserrat College of Art has an endowment valued at about $3.51M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Montserrat College of Art grew 22.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.93M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$5.02M

2023 Salaries

3.26%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Montserrat College of Art paid a median of $5.02M in salaries, which represents 44.4% of their overall expenditure ($11.3M) and a 3.26% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.28% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.99% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.19M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Montserrat College of Art paid a total of $1.19M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Montserrat College of Art were Professor with 13 employees, Associate professor with 5 employees, and Assistant professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, 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 20 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Montserrat College of Art was Male Professor with 7 employees, Female Professor with 6 employees, and Female Associate professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Montserrat College of Art.

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