About Memphis College of Art

Founded in 1936, Memphis College of Art. is a college. Located in Tennessee, which is a city setting in Tennessee, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 338 full time undergraduate students, and 40 full time graduate students.

The Memphis College of Art Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 27 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Memphis College of Art include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate39%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range870-1160
ACT Range18-22

Admissions at MCA are considered More Selective, with ,1% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Memphis College of Art.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
100%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
50%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
100%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
50%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
100%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
50%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
100%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
50%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Memphis College of Art REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    2 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    2 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    3 Students rated campus food 4.3 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    3 Students rated campus facilities 4.7 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    3 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    3 Students rated school activities 3.3 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    3 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    3 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Memphis College of Art?

2 Students rated Memphis College of Art

Elizabeth - 07/25/2017

The college is great and so are the professors and staff. If I ever had a problem I was always able to find someone to help me.

Emily - 04/09/2017

I love it here! The faculty is dedicated to the students' success and well-being, there are tons of resources for studying, finances, and career options, and the people are generally very open-minded and accepting of each other. The course work is rigorous and overwhelming at times, but it helps me to continue pushing myself and working towards my goals.

Memphis College of Art FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Memphis College of Art?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Memphis College of Art is 39%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Whenever a setback occurs, don't fixate on the problem; Instead, imediately focus on a solution. Focusing your attention on things that can not be changed will only cause stress. Quickly finding solutions to your problems will help you not only academically, but in all walks of life. Remember, life's greatest lessons are learned through overcoming obstacles and failures.

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Student Body

Students

66%

female

34%

male

338

Total Undergrad Enrollment

40

Total Grad Students

34%

Out-Of-State

65%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

7

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

37%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
33%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
54%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Memphis College of Art receive some sort of financial aid. 68% were awarded federal grants. While 79% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$31,700

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,650

Books and Supplies

$8,750

Room and Board

42,100

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$18,754
$30 - $48K
$22,351
$48 - $75K
$26,026
$75 - $110K
$25,649
$110K & UP
$28,992

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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