School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts-Boston
Location and Contact Information
230 The FenwayBoston, MA 02115-5596
USA
Main Tel: (617) 267-6100
Web Site
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Overview
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.
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.
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.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 30,660 |
| Room and board | $ 14,246 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other | $ 3,700 |
Financial Aid
School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 76% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 76% | $16,000 |
| Institutional Grant | 73% | $14,141 |
| Federal Grant | 27% | $4,877 |
| Pell Grant | 27% | $3,633 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $2,014 |
| State or Local Grant | 20% | $2,734 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 63% | $9,910 |
| Federal Loan | 61% | $5,777 |
| Other Loan | 17% | $16,005 |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts-Boston:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore, MD | 2,075 |
| 2 | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | New York, NY | 972 |
| 3 | Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | 2,352 |
| 4 | Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles, CA | 1,206 |
| 5 | California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA | 1,381 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA | 326 |
| 7 | The University of the Arts | Philadelphia, PA | 2,401 |
| 8 | The Art Center Design College-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 355 |
| 9 | American Academy of Art | Chicago, IL | 391 |
| 10 | Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA | 9,011 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 114 | 2 |
| Master | 37 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 27 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 17 | 2 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 6 | 1 |
| 2-4 year degree | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 39 |
Students
Student enrollment was 761 in 2009-2010 (730 full-time equivalent).
About 31% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 69% of the class.
Undergrads are 88% of enrolled students and graduate students are 12%.
Students under 25 years old represent 77% of the student body. About 4% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 80% Women 81% All 81%
Room and Board
School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts provides on-campus housing for 60 of its 730 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts