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School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts-Boston

The School of the Museum of Fine Arts is located in Boston, Massachusetts and was founded in 1876. Students can obtain degrees and certificate programs in several areas of study, including film and animation, art education, ceramics, photography, sculpture and painting. Continuing education courses are also provided to the students. The school is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design.

The School of the Museum of Fine Arts is home to several student clubs and organizations, including the Society for Urban Exploration, the Queer Social Club, the Horror Film Club, B.A.R.F. (Bikes are Really Fun) and the SMFA A Capella Club.

Campus Location

230 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115-5596
USA
Main Tel: (617) 267-6100
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in fine arts.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor1552
Master442
Postbaccalaureate certificate361
< 1 year certificate82
1-2 year certificate51

Students

Student enrollment was 797 in 2007-2008 (749 full-time equivalent).

About 31% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 69% of the class.

Undergrads are 88% of enrolled students and graduate students are 12%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 29,610
Room and board$ 14,720
Books and supplies$ 1,600
Other$ 3,600

Financial Aid: School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  36

Housing and Meals

School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts provides on-campus housing for 60 of its 749 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men88%
Women92%
All91%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal510-610
Math450-580
Writing485-600

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

DESIGN (8 awarded)

  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (24 awarded)

  • Art Teacher Education

FINE ARTS (216 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

Selected Careers of Interest

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