The Art Institute Of Houston

1900 Yorktown Street, Houston, TX, 77056-4197
Tel: (713)623-2040
Private, for profit | 1,601 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • The Art Institute Of Houston serves 1,601 students.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • The Art Institute Of Houston is one of 24 community colleges within Harris County, TX.

School Overview:

The Art Institute Of Houston
Community College Avg.
Title IV Eligible Yes YES
Institution Level 4 or more years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private, for profit Public
Student Body
Total Enrollment 1,601 students 1,418 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
- 1%
% Asian
- 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
- 6%
% Black
- 15%
% White
- 62%
% Two or more races
- 2%
Finances and Admission
Total Dormitory Capacity 125 254
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 95% 91%

School Notes:

  • The Art Institute of Houston is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Art Institutes, one of North America's leaders in postsecondary career-oriented education for the creative arts.
  • The Art Institute of Houston trains students in Media Arts & Animation, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Interactive Media Design, and Restaurant & Catering Management. From its founding in 1965 until joining The Art Institutes system of schools in 1978, The Art Institute of Houston was known as the Houston School of Commercial Art. In December 1990, the school moved to its current facility at 1900 Yorktown in the Galleria area.
  • Baccalaureate and associate degrees are competency based, incorporating traditional liberal arts and hands-on instruction. Faculty use learning-centered methodology that prepares students for career entry in the design, visual and culinary arts fields as well as continued professional development.
  • The Art Institute of Houston is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, to award Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees.

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