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Memphis College of Art - Memphis,Tennessee

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Acceptance Rate

$18,439

Avg.Financial Aid

003507

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Memphis College of Art

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
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Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
www.mca.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
116
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Memphis College of Art, which is located in Memphis, TN is a private university. Memphis College of Art covers an area of 8 acres. University of Memphis is the parent institution of the Memphis College of Art. It was in 1936 when the Memphis College of Art was founded. Memphis College of Art is recognised by its official colors, red and white. In addition to over 50 undergraduate students, MCA also boasts of over 1 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 450. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 150 faculty. Around 62% of the students are females and 38% are males. Notably, Memphis College of Art is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At MCA around 48% are Black or African American, 36% are white, and 8% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Moreover, around 76% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its 84 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Emily Jacir, Valerie Jaudon, Blake Nelson Boyd, and Carroll Cloar. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. At MCA, 13 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation, and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Location & Contact

Email:

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Phone:

9012725100

Fax:

9012725122

Address

1930 Poplar Ave

Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
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Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
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SAT Range
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SAT/ACT
FALSE
ACT Range
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High School GPA
N/A
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
FALSE

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. To improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at Memphis College of Art, the average SAT or ACT scores of students getting admission is not available. It can be inferred that this is not an important admission criterion. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1930 Poplar Ave, Memphis, Tennessee 38104-2764. They can also call them at (901) 272-5100.

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Annual Cost to Attend

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to MCA are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

6:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

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Faculty Overview

43%

Male Professors

57%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

111

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

58%

Full-time / Part-time

90% / 10%

Students Gender

Male

33%

US National: 44%

Female

67%

US National: 56%

Race/Ethnicity

White

52%

Unknown

Black

33%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$60,136 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Not applicable

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$5,220/year

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

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School Colors

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Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

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Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

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Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

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Campus Security

The students at MCA have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into change-makers. Since the campus life of students assumes a fundamental part in their development and improvement, students at MCA are encouraged to invest their energy in learning and developing themselves. There are around 38% male and 62% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$20,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$27,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$31,000 - $42,750

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$322 - $444

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$18,439

Students Receiving Federal Grants

62%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,755

Students Receiving State Aid

57%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,017

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$12,623

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

The financial aid department of Memphis College of Art helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive.

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