Montserrat College of Art

Montserrat College of Art is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Montserrat College of Art is 79%. Out of 404 applications received in 2023, 320 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Montserrat College of Art, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/15 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to Montserrat College of Art for fall semester should anticipate a decision by December 15.

Montserrat College of Art Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Montserrat College of Art's admissions stats.

Montserrat College of Art 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	2.9
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	37%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	1%
Waitlist	Yes

Montserrat College of Art Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Montserrat College of Art.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	8 15	December 15

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Considering Applying Early to Montserrat College of Art?

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Montserrat College of Art does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Montserrat College of Art will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Montserrat College of Art accepts roughly 4% of early action applicants and 79% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Montserrat College of Art admitted 5 of the 125 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early to boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Montserrat College of Art Admissions

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Transferring to Montserrat College of Art

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Montserrat College of Art

In 2015, Montserrat College of Art waitlisted 10 students and 7 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 1 eventually got in.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Montserrat College of Art?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Montserrat College of Art

What does Montserrat College of Art consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Interview	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Montserrat College of Art for more information on admission factors.

Montserrat College of Art 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Montserrat College of Art, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Montserrat College of Art's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	portfolio
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Montserrat College of Art?

Students admitted to Montserrat College of Art have an average unweighted GPA of 2.9.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Montserrat College of Art is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2015, 37% of Montserrat College of Art's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Montserrat College of Art, you should strive to earn between 15 and 15 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 15 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Montserrat College of Art's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 15, and three out of four students scored lower than 15 on the ACT.

A 15 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Montserrat College of Art students. Only one out of every four students scored below 15.

More Information on Transferring to Montserrat College of Art

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Montserrat College of Art.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 15. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.Applicants should hear back by December 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Montserrat College of Art during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Montserrat College of Art Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Montserrat College of Art?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Montserrat College of Art.

Does Montserrat College of Art accept transfer credits?

✅ Montserrat College of Art accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Montserrat College of Art accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Montserrat College of Art accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Montserrat College of Art accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Montserrat College of Art?

✅ Montserrat College of Art is not test optional.

What is Montserrat College of Art's acceptance rate?

✅ Montserrat College of Art's acceptance rate is 79%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Montserrat College of Art?

❌ Montserrat College of Art does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Montserrat College of Art?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Montserrat College of Art was 4% in 2021.

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