Ranked for four consecutive years as a Top Ten Public Liberal Arts College by U.S. News and World Report, The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) supports the belief that a high quality liberal arts education should be available and affordable to all who aspire to it. By cultivating critical thinking and analysis, MCLA prepares its diverse student body to be practical problem solvers and engaged global citizens. The College forges the connection among academic study, experiential learning, civic engagement, and future success through its interactive programs and initiatives. The MCLA campus, part of the Massachusetts state university system, is located in the acclaimed Berkshires, well known for its state parks, art galleries, eclectic shops, museums, and live entertainment.