The Art Institute Of Seattle

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The mission of The Art Institute of Seattle is to provide higher education programs that prepare students for careers in design, technology, business, and hospitality related fields. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions and career/professional advancement in their chosen fields through curricula that emphasize technical and communication skills needed in the field, taught by faculty who are, or have been, working professionals, in an environment that encourages free expression, leadership and responsible decision making....

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  • The Art Institute Of Seattle
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County King County, WA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level 4 or more years At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Private, for profit Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,535 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 817 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 2,352 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 511 students 229 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 25% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 11% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,623 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 5% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,734 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 10% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $2,404 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 23% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $7,345 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1946 as the Burnley School for Professional Art, The Art Institute of Seattle has a proud history as a part of the Seattle community and a contributor to the creative industries in the Northwest.
  • The Art Institute of Seattle achieved a major milestone in 1999 when it was granted regional accreditation by the Northwest Commis-sion on Colleges and Universities. In 2003, The Art Institute of Seattle was granted informal candidacy at the baccalaureate level to offer Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in Media Arts & Animation, Graphic Design, and Interior Design.
  • The college offers progrms in Continuing Education. Associate of Applied Arts degree is awarded in Animation Art & Design, Audio Production, Culinary Arts, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, Industrial Design Technology, Interactive Media Design, Interior Design, Photography and Video Production. Associate of Applied Arts Diploma is awarded in the field of Baking & Pastry. Diploma is given for Digital Design, Residential Design and The Art of Cooking. Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is given in Graphic Design, Interior Design and Media Arts & Animation.
  • The Art Institute of Seattle is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities ("NWCCU"), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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