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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.
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Campus Location1930 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38104-2764
USA
Main Tel: (901) 272-5100
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Memphis College Of Art HighlightsWhere Memphis College Of Art stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in fine arts.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Selective admissions.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 53 | 1 | | Master | 6 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Memphis College Of Art was 341 in 2007 (300 full-time equivalent). About 39% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 61% of the class. Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 20,660 | | Room and board | $ 7,600 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,600 | | Other | $ 2,840 |
Financial Aid: Memphis College Of Art participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 26 |
Housing and MealsMemphis College Of Art provides on-campus housing for 106 of its 300 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Memphis College Of Art Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 49% | | Women | 49% | | All | 49% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 480-570 | | Math | 380-410 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) FINE ARTS (59 awarded)
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