Lyme Academy College Of Fine Arts
Location and Contact Information
84 Lyme StOld Lyme, CT 06371
USA
Main Tel: (860) 434-5232
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.
Overview
The Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts was founded by Elisabeth Gordon Chandler in 1976. The college occupies a sprawling 47-acre campus in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in drawing, sculpture, art history and painting, among others, are offered. In addition, the college offers a post baccalaureate course and a 3-year certificate program.
The Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts offers aid assistance to eligible candidates. Apart from State and Federal grants, various scholarships are available, including the Talbots Women's Scholarship, The Scholastic Art Awards, USA Group Scholarships, The Hispanic College Fund Scholarship and the LYME Scholarships.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in fine arts.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Lyme Academy:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon College of Art and Craft | Portland, OR | 140 |
| 2 | Art Academy of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | 167 |
| 3 | New Hampshire Institute of Art | Manchester, NH | 354 |
| 4 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 151 |
| 5 | Cleveland Institute of Art | Cleveland, OH | 503 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Lancaster, PA | 298 |
| 7 | Montserrat College of Art | Beverly, MA | 278 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA | 326 |
| 9 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | Milwaukee, WI | 669 |
| 10 | Finlandia University | Hancock, MI | 521 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 25 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | |
| 2-4 year degree | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 9 |
Students
Student enrollment was 128 in 2009-2010 (97 full-time equivalent).
About 33% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 67% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 22% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 88% All 93%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 460-610 Math 425-570 Writing 445-620
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Lyme Academy offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
DESIGN
- Illustration
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Painting
- Sculpture
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Drawing
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