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MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF ART

Memphis College of Art
Overton Park, 1930 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

Official telephone: (901) 272-5100
Toll-free telephone: (800) 727-1088
Fax number: (901) 272-5134

Website: www.mca.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007

The admissions information below is valid for the 2006-07 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Annette Moore,
Director of Enrollment
Contacting the office: 800 727-1088
800 727-1088 (toll free)
901 272-5158 (fax)
info@mca.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: March 31
Final filing date for fall: August 3
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 30%
Application fee: $25
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Portfolio of 10-20 pieces of best and most recent original work required; samples should display skill in several areas with variety of subject matter and media. Work may be presented in original form or in slide format. Presentation of portfolio at personal interview recommended. Minimum composite ACT score of 18 required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II recommended
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT, August 1 for SAT II
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 2.5
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of student body in each high school class rank: Top tenth: 0%
Top quarter: 0%
Top half: 0%
Bottom half: 0%
Bottom quarter: 0%
Average SAT I: 1018 combined
Average ACT: 19 English, 21 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 18 - 24
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 15%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 93%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 617
Number of applicants offered admission: 338 (55%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 63 (19%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 80%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 40%
Tuition deposit amount: $100, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $300, refundable ?
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year



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