The Art Institutes International Minnesota
15 s 9th st, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 -
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The mission of The Art Institutes International Minnesota is to provide postsecondary creative and applied arts education in a caring, inspiring environment where students who actively participate can maximize their creativity, enhance professional development, and acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in their field of study. ...
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| County | Hennepin County, MN | - |
| 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 | Pivate, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,366 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 506 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,872 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 232 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 93% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 38% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,401 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 45% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,490 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 41% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $984 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 84% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $9,433 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis, The Art Institutes International Minnesota helps prepare students for careers in the visual and practical arts. The Art Institutes International Minnesota was founded in 1964 by Petrena Lowthian, who came from London to establish what was to become Lowthian College. The school offered post-secondary educational programs of study. In 1981, the institution was authorized to award the Associate of Applied Science degree and in 2000, the institution was granted approval to award the Bachelor of Science degree.
- Graduates are trained for entry-level positions in their chosen fields through curricula that emphasize actual job skills needed in the field. Courses are taught by faculty, many of whom are or have been working professionals in an environment that encourages free expression, leadership, and responsible decision making.
- The Art Institutes International Minnesota (Ai Minnesota) includes over 100,000 square feet at our location at Minneapolis. In addition to classrooms, studios, laboratories, offices, student lounges, a learning resource center, and an exhibition gallery, The Art Institutes International Minnesota maintains an art supply store for the convenience of students. Equipment provided at The Art Institutes International Minnesota is specific to the program of study and includes computers, workstations, printers, software, photo, video, and audio equipment.
- Faculty and staff of The Art Institutes International Minnesota believe in the worth and potential of each student and strive to provide quality programs and services that foster development of that worth and potential.
- Our students are creative, competitive, and open to new ideas. They place great value on an education that prepares them for a challenging career and a lifetime of personal and professional opportunity. Relating to students at a personal level is emphasized. A qualified staff of financial planners, employment assistance advisors, and counselors is committed to providing students with the individualized services they require in order to complete their programs successfully. Each student has an academic advisor who helps devise career strategies and choose courses consistent with career goals.
- Profile last updated: 01/12/2009.
In the News:
- Baker College's culinary program chief has departed (The Muskegon Chronicle)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 02:14:48 am
John CappellucciMUSKEGON — For the second time in just over a year, the culinary chief has left Baker College.John Cappellucci’s departure comes just as the college is celebrating the opening of its Culinary Institute of Michigan, a glitzy new culinary... - NOTABLES (Grand Forks Herald)
posted on October 11, 2009 at 05:26:30 am
NOTABLE - Four earn Art Institutes degree (The Savage Pacer)
posted on July 23, 2009 at 07:44:11 pm
Savage and Burnsville students recently earned their degrees from the Art Institutes International Minnesota in Minneapolis. read more - Campus Notes (Albert Lea Tribune)
posted on July 18, 2009 at 02:09:23 pm
Merna Dea Thrne of Scarville, Iowa, was named to the 2009 spring dean’s list at Upper Iowa University. To be included, a student must have earned a grade-point average of 3.50 or better. - Academic spotlight (Green Bay Press-Gazette)
posted on July 13, 2009 at 09:11:32 am
LI Ryan Nowak of Green Bay graduated in March with a bachelors degree in media arts and animation from the Art Institutes International Minnesota, Minneapolis.
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- Minneapolis Community And Technical College - 8,316 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Academy College - 210 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Dunwoody College Of Technology - 1,560 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Minneapolis Business College - 463 students - 5.5 mi. away - view location
- Minnesota School Of Business-brooklyn Center - 825 students - 6.2 mi. away - view location
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