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". . . many in the art world believe the (Lyme) Academy has contributed to the renaissance of representational art."
NEW YORK TIMES
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Accreditation
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Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts is proud to be accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education. |
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Founded in 1976, the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts is an intimate artistic community that attracts people who are most fully engaged when they are creating art, and who also want to be around people who love to draw, paint, and sculpt. Student life at this unique college of art centers around work in the studio, as well as work out in the natural surroundings of our community which facilitates an academy based teaching philosophy that is unique amongst art colleges.
Location: The college, located on 47 acres overlooking the Lieutenant River, and in close proximity to the Long Island Sound, is in the historic and artistic community of Old Lyme, Connecticut. The luminosity of the Lyme landscape first attracted artists because of its resemblance to the light and landscape painted by the Impressionists in France, and it soon became a center for the American Impressionists. It encompasses one of the most beautiful, safe, and unspoiled areas in America, and is only two hours away from the exceptional cultural and artistic resources of New York and Boston.
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Enrollment: 150 Total, 96 Undergraduate, 54 Continuing Studies
Distribution: 53% in state; 47% out of state-21 states (Degree seeking)
Male/Female: 43% Men; 57% Women (Degree seeking)
Graduation Rate: 67% (2003-2007 five-year cohort)
Sophomore Return Rate: 82% (2007 to 2008)
First time Freshman Avg. GPA 3.22
2008-09 SAT’s
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25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| Reading |
515 |
615 |
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| Math |
450 |
590 |
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965 |
1205 |
R/M/W Avg - 1601 |
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Accreditation: NASAD, NEASC, and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education
Degrees: 3-year Certificate, Bachelors of Fine Art Degree, Post Baccalaureate program
Majors: Painting, Sculpture, Illustration, (Drawing forthcoming) - All required Liberal Arts classes are offered on campus
Academic Calendar: Semester
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79% hold Ph.D.s or MFA's. All faculty have high levels of achievement and expertise, and all studio faculty are practicing artists in their chosen fields.
Student-Faculty ratio: 14:1
Class size: 95% have fewer than 20 students
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13,000 volumes, 70 periodicals, 24,000 slides, 300 videos and dvds, 20 electronic resources |
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The Lyme Academy College admits students on a rolling admissions basis. A portfolio interview is required by our admissions office as well as two letters of recommendation, a copy of your transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, and an essay on your commitment to fine art. A campus visit is highly recommended.
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Cost of Attendance
2009-2010
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| Tuition & Fees: |
$21,792 TUITION
$1,000 Studio Fee
$300 Registration Fee |
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Room & Board:
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$8,550 - Estimated cost off-campus |
| Transportation: |
$2,000 |
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Books/Art Supplies:
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$1,500 |
| Miscellaneous: |
$500 |
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TOTAL:
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$35,642 - includes estimated R&B cost off-campus |
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Lyme Academy College distributes a list of housing options in the community. The list of housing options is based on information provided to the College, and have not been reviewed, vetted, or otherwise approved, or sanctioned by the College. Inclusion in this list does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by Lyme Academy College.
Opportunities range from renting a room in a family home, an apartment over the garage, or any number of unique and independent settings that the student chooses to suit their individual needs. Many students choose to pool their resources and arrange to rent one of the many seasonal beach rentals that are located only ten minutes from the college. Students that would like to find a roommate are asked to submit their name and contact information to Patti Broedlin, Director of Student Services, for distribution to other students seeking the same - 860-434-3571 X112 or Pbroedlin@lymeacademy.edu
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Lyme offers Scholarships based on an applicant's Merit and Need.
Merit is determined by an Applicants:
Portfolio
GPA
Essay
Interview
SAT/ACT scores
All new students should file the FAFSA and the PROFILE to determine their need. Need-based aid is available only to U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.
93% of the college's degree-seeking students received financial assistance from a combination of federal, state, private, or College funds during the 2008-09 academic year.
Optimal Scholarships Awarded - Feb. 15th - Apr. 15th Earlier Application is Better
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$500 - $10,000 - Freshmen and Transfer students |
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Jim Falconer - 860.434.3571 x114 | e-mail: jfalconer@lymeacademy.edu |
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~ Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts ~
