REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION:

Memphis College of Art uses a rolling admissions system. That is, completed applications are reviewed when they are submitted, and notification is sent to applicants continuously from late fall until mid-summer.

After July 1 applications will be considered only if space permits.

Students can apply to enter for the spring (January) semester as well.

A priority deadline for MCA’s largest scholarships is March 31. Students must submit application materials by this date to be considered.

Applying:

To apply, complete the undergraduate application form and send it with an application fee of $25, ACT or SAT scores (freshmen applicants only), transcripts and portfolio.

Student housing applicants should complete and submit the housing questionnaire included in the admissions packet.

Transfer Students:

Undergraduates transferring from another accredited institution can transfer up to 42 liberal studies credits and 45 studio credits and a combined total of 72 credits.

Students should submit examples of work from transferring studio classes along with their portfolios.

International Students:

In addition to all other admissions requirements, international students must provide the results of the TOEFL test with a minimum scored of 500, send certified English translations of all academic records and provide an Affidavit of Support verifying the ability to meet total expenses for the entire year.

Readmitted Students:

Students who leave MCA in good standing and wish to be readmitted must submit a new application and application fee.

A new portfolio is required after three years absence from the college.

ADMISSIONS CHECKLISTS

FRESHMEN

  • Application
  • $25 Application FEE
  • High School Transcript
  • ACT or SAT scores
  • Portfolio

TRANSFER STUDENTS

  • Application
  • $25 Application FEE
  • College Transcript(s)
  • Portfolio

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

  • Application
  • $25 Application FEE
  • High School Transcript
  • ACT or SAT scores
  • Portfolio
  • TOEFL Score (In lieu of ACT/SAT)
  • English Translation of all Academic Records
  • Affidavit of Support (from Bank or Sponsor)

GRADUATE STUDENTS

  • Application
  • $50 Application FEE
  • College Transcript
  • Artist Statement
  • Portfolio
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation (professional and instructor)
  • Resume

(MCA's ACT code: 3991, MCA's SAT CODE: 1511, MCA's TOEFL code 1511)