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Montserrat College of Art SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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Montserrat’s 91% freshman retention stands out next to a 53% six-year graduation rate, so your goal is to choose a path where you can persist. Because Montserrat is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they add clear academic strength alongside your creative work and grades.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Montserrat College of Art facts and stats

Quick Facts

Montserrat College of Art is a small suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 227 students. Montserrat has a 91% freshman retention rate, which is well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 53%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Location

Beverly, MA

Undergrad Enrollment227
Freshman Retention91%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio8:1
Graduation Rate53%
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key Montserrat College of Art application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

December 1

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Montserrat, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for a retake if needed, then treat October as the last retake that should still get scores in before the December 1 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Montserrat is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $40,690. To be considered for aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

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Tuition and Fees$40,690
Room and Board$14,890
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application Fee$50
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Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

Montserrat College of Art’s listed cost of attendance is about $55,580, including $40,690 in tuition and fees and $14,890 for room and board. Students’ actual bills can be lower depending on institutional, federal, or state aid, as well as family financial circumstances. Because aid packages vary, applicants should use the college’s net price calculator to estimate what they may pay.

Student life at Montserrat College of Art

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Housing
Coed
Men only
Women only
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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