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The main campus of Memphis College Of Art is in Memphis, Tennessee (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Memphis College Of Art offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Memphis College Of Art students most commonly major in a field related to fine arts.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 51% of people who applied to Memphis College Of Art were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 370 to 630. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 460 or more. Students attending Memphis College Of Art come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2005, Memphis College Of Art had 327 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Memphis College Of Art makes available a lot of student housing.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Memphis College of Art is a professional center of art and design education, dedicated to preparing individuals for lives of creating, problem solving, and critical thinking."
More complete details are provided below.
Memphis College Of Art
1930 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38104-2764
General Phone: (901) 272-5100
Admissions Phone: (901) 272-5151
Financial Aid Phone: (901) 272-5135
http://www.mca.edu
Memphis College Of Art awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 59 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Memphis College Of Art in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 47 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 1 |
In 2005, Memphis College Of Art had a total enrollment of 327 students (298 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 85% |
| Part-Time | 15% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 33% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 35% |
| Arkansas | 20% |
| Kentucky | 7% |
| Louisiana | 7% |
| Mississippi | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Kansas | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| District of Columbia | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
Memphis College Of Art offers campus housing for 104 of its 298 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Memphis, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 616 | 312 | 51% | 108 | 35% |
| Men | 245 | 135 | 55% | 60 | 44% |
| Women | 370 | 177 | 48% | 48 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 15% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (901) 272-5151
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,460 |
| Room and board | $ 7,600 |
| Room charge | $ 5,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,840 |
Financial Aid:
Memphis College Of Art participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 350700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (901) 272-5135
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $53,148 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $41,340 | 5 | $39,274 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $47,013 | 10 | $42,540 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Memphis College Of Art Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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