Memphis College of Art

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MCA Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of MCA's admissions stats.

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Considering Applying Early to MCA?

These are the early application deadlines for Memphis College of Art.

MCA does not offer early decision or early action.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

What Does MCA Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine. Curious about the factors that are considered by MCA during the admissions process? Listed below are factors commonly taken into consideration during admissions decisions.

Make sure to check with MCA for more information on admission factors.

MCA Application Requirements

Double check with MCA's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into MCA?

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. 4.0. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Students admitted to MCA have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

MCA doesn't consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

MCA does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

MCA Admissions FAQs

Do I have to submit test scores to MCA?

✅ MCA is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at MCA?

❌ MCA does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at MCA?

❌ MCA does not offer eary action.

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