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School of the Museum of Fine Arts - Boston (Museum School)

230 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00466700
  • President: Christopher Bratton
  • Fax: (617) 424-6271
  • Type: 4 Year Private (Non-Profit)
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 760
  • College Alias: Museum School, SMFA

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution

Website:

www.smfa.edu

Mission Statement

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 artists-inexperienced and advanced artists of widely ranging age groupings-that 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.
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Accreditation

  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - High Undergraduate
*Not all of the programs above may be offered

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact School of the Museum of Fine Arts - Boston directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Education

 CertificateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Art Teacher Education Degree--27
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Visual and Performing Arts

 CertificateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Fine Studio Arts Degree2913723
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Graphic Design Degree10--
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Illustration Degree1--
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Museum School accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be accepted.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.smfa.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Museum School admissions office phone number is (617) 369-3626. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.smfa.edu

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants173583756
Number Granted Admission (%)146 (84%)501 (86%)647 (86%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)35 (24%)64 (13%)99 (15%)

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 760

    • - Undergraduate: 613

    - Graduate: 147

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 239

    - Female: 515

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 208

    - Female: 437

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 31

    - Female: 78

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.4 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 674

    - Part-Time: 80

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 565

    - Part-Time: 80

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 109

    - Part-Time: 0

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien496%
American Indian10.1%
Black233%
Asian415%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic426%
White42656%
Unknown13618%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1840.5%
Ages 18-1920527%
Ages 20-2122830%
Ages 22-2414319%
Ages 25-298311%
Ages 30-34274%
Ages 35-39142%
Ages 40-49132%
Ages 50-65162%
Age Over 6540.5%
Age Unknown172%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 74%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students46%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male37%
Female53%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien67%
American Indian-
Asian50%
Hispanic60%
White45%
Unknown48%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less28%
5 Years36%
6 Years39%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending School of the Museum of Fine Arts - Boston, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.smfa.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$35,930$33,272$33,319
$0 - $30,000$27,634$27,287$27,275
$30,000 - $48,000$33,691$28,056$31,439
$48,001 - $75,000$35,582$31,658$32,532
$75,001 - $110,000$39,512$32,041$36,852
More Than $110,000$36,739$37,062$40,196

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$33,166$31,465$30,660
In-State Tuition and Fees$33,166$31,465$30,660
Out of State Tuition and Fees$33,166$31,465$30,660
Books and Supplies$1,600$1,600$1,600

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$13,996$14,000$14,246
Other Expenses$3,800$3,700$3,700
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,500$11,000$12,700
Other Expenses$3,800$3,600$3,600
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$6,500$3,600$6,000

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$52,562$50,765$50,206
In-State$52,562$50,765$50,206
Out of State$52,562$50,765$50,206
Off Campus
In-District$48,066$47,665$48,560
In-State$48,066$47,665$48,560
Out of State$48,066$47,665$48,560
Off Campus with Family
In-District$41,266$39,565$38,260
In-State$41,266$39,565$38,260
Out of State$41,266$39,565$38,260

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Museum School financial aid office phone number is (617) 369-3645. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Museum School Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid9295%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid9295%$13,117
All Federal Grants3132%$4,800
Pell Grants3132%$4,441
Other Federal Grants1111%$1,013
State/Local Grants & Scholarships1010%$1,708
Institutional Grants & Scholarships9295%$11,314
All Student Loans6870%$7,233
Federal Student Loans6870%$5,754
Other Student Loans77%$14,366

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)3.4%3.8%4.4%
Number in Default666
Number in Repayment172156135

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - No

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 60
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $13,652

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees210110100
Faculty Status633528
Graduate Assistants15-15
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1334489
Primarily Instruction1334489
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2424-
Other Professionals19172
Technical and/or Paraprofessional34259
Clerical And Secretarial1183
Skilled Crafts22-
Service and/or Maintenance642

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$41,520 (10)$40,617 (6)$42,875 (4)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,251 (34)$63,277 (17)$69,226 (17)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,324 (44)$48,863 (23)$54,019 (21)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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