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School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts is located in Boston, MA (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in fine arts.
School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 590. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts had 797 enrolled students in 2007.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is to provide an education in the fine arts for undergraduate and graduate artistsùinexperienced and advanced artists of widely ranging age groupingsùthat is interdisciplinary, self-directed, always evolving.
It has special features: it values cultural, artistic, and intellectual diversity; it must include a wide range of media; it stresses the development of individual vision; it values art making more than adherence to curricular rules; it stays deeply in touch with the external world of art. If the mission is constant, its practice is always emerging."
More complete details are provided below.
School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts Boston
230 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115-5596
General Phone: (617) 267-6100
http://www.smfa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 194 | fine arts |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | art education |
| Design | 1 | graphic design, illustration |
Number of programs and degrees for School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 135 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 44 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 22 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 2 |
In 2007, School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts had a total enrollment of 797 students (745 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts offers campus housing for 60 of its 745 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 760 | 701 | 92% | 136 | 19% |
| Men | 187 | 171 | 91% | 88 | 51% |
| Women | 567 | 525 | 93% | 48 | 9% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 635 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 493 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,060 |
| Room and board | $ 12,580 |
| Room charge | $ 11,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 501 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,750 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 466700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 20 | $58,557 | 19 | $62,535 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $58,557 | 19 | $62,535 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $44,167 | 6 | $40,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $44,167 | 6 | $40,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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