Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.
Combine the power of a prestigious art school with a world-class academic institution to offer an unparalleled interdisciplinary education through the unique partnership between School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Tufts University. With guidance from faculty advisors, who are professional artists, students build a path of study informed by their individual aspirations, creative vision and academic interests. As one of two schools in the United States affiliated with a major museum SMFA, students have access to the MFA’s collections, as well as exclusive exhibition opportunities and internships. Partnerships with Northeastern University, the Pro-Arts Consortium, and other top-ranked colleges in Boston provide additional academic opportunities for degree-seeking students. With a student body comprised of motivated artists from all over the United States and 25 countries, the SMFA values cultural, artistic, and intellectual diversity. The School presents an annual schedule of notable visiting artists, public programs, and professional development resources. This is the school for students seeking to break boundaries and be the future of contemporary art.
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MAJORS OFFERED:AnimationBachelors Degree
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
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BookmakingBachelors Degree
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CeramicsBachelors Degree
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Digital MediaBachelors Degree
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DrawingBachelors Degree
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Film/VideoBachelors Degree
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Graphic ArtsBachelors Degree
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Graphic DesignBachelors Degree
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IllustrationBachelors Degree
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InstallationBachelors Degree
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MetalsBachelors Degree
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PaintingBachelors Degree
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PapermakingBachelors Degree
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PerformanceBachelors Degree
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PhotographyBachelors Degree
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PrintmakingBachelors Degree
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SculptureBachelors Degree
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SoundBachelors Degree
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WoodworkingBachelors Degree
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FULL-TIME | |
TUITION | $ 66,358 |
MANDATORY FEES | 1,152 |
BOOKS & SUPPLIES | 2,796 |
ON-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 9,622 |
OFF-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 9,622 |
OTHER | 1,796 |
AID CATEGORY | AVG PER RECIPIENT | 1st YR RECIPIENTS |
INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS3 | $56,374 | 91% |
FEDERAL/NATIONAL GRANTS | 5,260 | 36% |
STATE & LOCAL GRANTS | 4,250 | 3% |
FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS | 3,401 | 43% |
AVERAGE AMOUNT RECEIVED PER RECIPIENT: $58,283
96% OF FULL-TIME FRESHMEN RECEIVED AID
* Most recent financial aid data available
Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.
UNDERGRADUATE FTE1 = 557
UNDERGRADUATE
FULL-TIME | 552 |
PART-TIME | 13 |
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
APPLICATION: | Required |
ONLINE APPLICATION: | Recommended |
APPLICATION FEES: | 65 (approximate) |
HOME EXAM: | Not Required |
INTERVIEW: | Recommended |
ESSAY: | Required |
SAT / ACT: | N/A |
PORTFOLIO: | Required |
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: | Required (2) |
IELTS: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 7 |
TOEFL: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 79 |
TRANSCRIPTS
HIGH SCHOOL: | Required |
COLLEGE: | Required, if transferring |
FACULTY FTE1 = 42
FULL-TIME | 37 |
PART-TIME | 56 |
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: FALL 2022
14.9 TO 1
FTE STUDENTS PER FTE FACULTY1
FRESHMAN RETENTION
FALL 2020 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2021 |
92% |
FALL 2021 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2022 |
83% |
SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE
FALL 2015 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
58% |
FALL 2016 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
60% |
UNDERGRADUATE ETHNICITY
FALL 2022UNDERGRADUATE GENDER DISTRIBUTION
FALL 2022NEW STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION2
FALL 2022Studio Diploma
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Continuing Education
Weekend Classes
Summer Classes
Classes for High School Students
Evening Certificate Programs (Graphic Design, Illustration)
Pre College Summer Programs
Degree Programs with Tufts University
Exchanges (AICAD Exchange Program, Pro Arts Consortium, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Foreign Programs)
Internships
Career Resources
Traveling Fellowships and Exhibiting Opportunities for Alumni
Grants for Travel and Independent Study
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc. NOTE 2: Geographic distribution is reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. NOTE 3: Includes all institutional scholarships and grants, but does not include College Work Study or third party awards.