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Tuition

$29,150

$29,150

not including room and board

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Selective

50%

acceptance rate

Accepted 290
Declined + 280
Total Received 570
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Private (nonprofit)

346

undergraduate students

55

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

36%

64%

male

female

1  :  10

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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30-36
7%
24-29
33%
18-23
49%
12-17
11%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
23%
18-23
38%
12-17
39%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
29%
18-23
61%
12-17
10%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Photography
  2. Digital Media
  3. Graphic Design
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Memphis, TN

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School Facts

Memphis College of Art, founded in 1936, is a private college. Rust Hall is located in 340-acre Overton Park in midtown Memphis. The Nesin Graduate School is located in the heart of the arts district in downtown Memphis.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 401
Established in 1936
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 1511
ACT 3991

Right Now

Memphis, TN

Urban campus in Memphis (population: 652,050). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

Memphis College of Art
Overton Park, 1930 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
40%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

composite english math
30-36
7%
24-29
33%
18-23
49%
12-17
11%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
23%
18-23
38%
12-17
39%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
29%
18-23
61%
12-17
10%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline March 31 (priority deadline)
August 3
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Recommended
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Interview
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record

Important

Class rank
Standardized test scores

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Selective

50%

acceptance rate

Accepted 290
Declined + 280
Total Received 570

Admissions Contact

Annette Moore
Dean of Admissions
P: 800 727-1088
F: 901 272-5158
info@mca.edu

Cost

Tuition $26,850
Room 6,500
Board 2,000
Additional fees 650
Books & supplies 1,650
Total $37,650
Average Financial Aid - 18,390
Total with Avg. Aid $19,260

Financial Aid

72%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$18,390

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,021,304
State $345,005
Institutional $2,936,828
Other external $35,677
Total $4,338,814

Non-need-based

Federal $1,875
State $50,620
Institutional $645,508
Other external $5,762
Total $703,765

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 727-1088
F: 901 272-5134
finaid@mca.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Aaron White
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@mca.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Animation
Computer Art
Digital Cinema
Digital Media
Graphic Design
Illustration
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Studio Arts

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Photography
  2. Digital Media
  3. Graphic Design

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art

401

total students

45%

55%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

86%

346
students

Female
64%
221

Male
36%
125

Graduate

14%

55
students

Female
64%
35

Male
36%
20

undergraduateFull-time

91%

316
students

Female
65%
204

Male
35%
112

undergraduatePart-time

9%

30
students

Female
57%
17

Male
43%
13

Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
20%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
64%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

48%

Transfer applicants accepted

41%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Not Required/Recommended
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

72

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

48

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 9
Countries most often represented Canada
Japan
Nigeria
The Ukraine
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Annette Moore
Dean of Admissions
901 272-5153
amoore@mca.edu

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