Memphis College Of Art
Location and Contact Information
1930 Poplar AveMemphis, TN 38104-2764
USA
Main Tel: (901) 272-5100
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Memphis College of Art is a private, four-year college located in Memphis, Tennessee. Established in 1936, it was initially known as the Memphis Academy of Arts. The institute confers bachelor’s and master’s degrees to students in areas like graphic design, computer arts, animation and illustration, among others. The college has extended its programs to children and adults through its continuing education program, summer art camps and Saturday school. MCA’s outreach program offers the public an opportunity to attend the institution’s exhibitions and lectures, free of cost.
The Memphis College of Art provides financial aid to its needy and qualified students in the form of federal and institutional scholarships and grants. The institute also arranges weekend workshops and various career fairs, and provides internships and career counseling services.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in fine arts and design.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Selective admissions.
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.
- Campus housing is available.
- 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 Memphis College Of Art:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA | 326 |
| 2 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore, MD | 2,075 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Lancaster, PA | 298 |
| 4 | Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | 2,352 |
| 5 | School of the Museum of Fine Arts-Boston | Boston, MA | 761 |
| 6 | Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design | Denver, CO | 573 |
| 7 | Finlandia University | Hancock, MI | 521 |
| 8 | Marymount Manhattan College | New York, NY | 1,988 |
| 9 | California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA | 1,381 |
| 10 | Cornish College of the Arts | Seattle, WA | 815 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 37 | 3 |
| Bachelor | 28 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 25 |
Students
Student enrollment was 404 in 2009-2010 (350 full-time equivalent).
About 37% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 63% of the class.
Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.
Students under 25 years old represent 76% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 42% Women 50% All 47%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 480-600 Math 450-590
Room and Board
Memphis College Of Art provides on-campus housing for 166 of its 350 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Memphis College Of Art offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
DESIGN
- Design and Visual Communications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts
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