Montserrat College of Art

Such students may only need to qualify to enter Montserrat College of Art, Massachusetts. However, it is not easy. They should have an equivalent secondary qualification with a minimum GPA of 2.5-3.0 (60-75% in CBSE/ICSE). Developing a strong portfolio, such as 10-15 art pieces, is more important than grades.

They need to sit for TOEFL (80+) or IELTS (6.0+) for English language proficiency. The tuition-fee structure shows that a student requires a total of $41,000 annually (INR 34 lakh) with an addition of living cost which can go up to $15,000; both scholarship (up to 50% tuition) and loans become essential. However, SAT/ACT is optional. 

The residence halls of Montserrat College are in North Shore where students get rich community experience. Campus Residences have two or more bedrooms and offer the independence of apartment-style living, with most accommodating a minimum of four students. The cost of a single room is $16,900 and for a double room is $12,890 for an academic year. 

Monserrat offers off-campus housing assistance to students. Students can register on the off-campus housing website and search for apartments and roommates. The cost of a single-bed rental is $1,975. Off-campus housing is relatively cheaper than on-campus housing. Students seeking greater independence and a more diverse social experience might prefer living off-campus

Montserrat College is an easy college to get into. It has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. It accepts applications on a rolling basis. Standardized test scores are not required for admission but students can submit if they feel it would benefit their overall application. Along with the application students are required to submit a Portfolio featuring 12 to 15 pieces of recent artwork, including two pieces from direct observation, academic transcripts, college essay and two letters of recommendation. International students are also required to submit proof of English proficiency.

Montserrat College of Art is a private art school in Beverly, Massachusetts. It offers a variety of BFA programs in disciplines such as animation, graphic design, illustration, and photography. According to US News and World Report, Montserrat College of Art is ranked #28 in Regional Colleges North and #15 in Top Performers on Social Mobility. The college has a 91% full-time retention rate. The average income of grads ranges between $30,000-$40,000. Some of the notable alumni of Montserrat College include Carlos Dorrien  (1974),  sculptor, Jos Sances  (1976),  artist and Carol Schlosberg  (1990),  painter.