Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Former names | North Adams State College (1960–1997) State Teachers College of North Adams (1932–1960) North Adams Normal School (1894–1932) |
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| Type | Public liberal arts college |
| Established | 1894 |
| Accreditation | NECHE |
Academic affiliations | Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges |
| Endowment | $14.7 million (2020) |
| President | James F. "Jaimie" Birge |
Academic staff | 87 full-time 42 part-time |
| Students | 1,202 (Fall 2020) |
| Undergraduates | 1,076 (Fall 2020) |
| Postgraduates | 126 (Fall 2020) |
| Location | , , U.S. 42°41′30″N 73°06′14″W / 42.6917°N 73.1039°W |
| Campus | Rural, 105 acres (42 ha) |
| Colors | Navy and lime green (for academics) Navy and gold (for athletics) |
| Nickname | Trailblazers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, North Atlantic Conference |
| Mascot | Murdock the Mountain Lion |
| Website | mcla.edu |
The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) formerly known as North Adams State College (NASC) is a public liberal arts college in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is part of the state university system of Massachusetts. It is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. Originally established as part of the state's normal school system for training teachers, it now offers programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees, as well as a Master of Education track.