Description

Montserrat College in Beverly, Massachusetts offers studio and professional art programs for those aspiring to work in different areas of the Visual Arts. Montserrat also provides a number of opportunities for its students to exhibit artwork and meet other artists.

All students at Montserrat spend the first year taking foundational courses in the basic elements of art production.

From there, students select a concentration in such specializations as Painting and Drawing, Sculpture, Animation, Book Arts, Graphic Design and Photography and Video. Minors are also available in Art History and Creative Writing.

Montserrat also has a continuing education division, which allows community members to take single art courses.

Montserrat is home to five galleries where current students, alumni and outside artists exhibit work. Regular talks and presentations by artists are also offered.

Student life activities allow students to take time away from their art and engage with others in different types of activities. There is student government, a theatre club, live music, dance and other clubs and activities.

The student’s art portfolio is the most important part of the Montserrat application. Other requirements include transcripts and test scores.

Students may apply for scholarships, grants and loans to help cover tuition costs.

Quick Facts about Montserrat College of Art

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Open Admissions

In-State Tuition

$24,750

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,750

Retention Rate

79%

Enrollment

281

Year Established

1970

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
281
Freshman Class
124
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
281

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
0%
Part-Time
100%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
39%
Out-of-State
61%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
1%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
76%
Latino
2%
Other
20%

Students State Origin

Massachusetts
39%
Connecticut
13%
New Hampshire
12%
New York
7%
New Jersey
6%
Other
23%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%

This web site and associated pages are not associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Montserrat College of Art. CampusExplorer.com has no official or unofficial affiliation with Montserrat College of Art.

Sign Up with Campus Explorer and join our 2 million+ members.

Sign Up