Hussian College-Philadelphia
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Tel:
(717) 380-1385
- The mission of the school is to inspire creativity and innovation through education, immersive professional experiences, and social engagement.
School Highlights
Hussian College-Philadelphia serves 128 students (91% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Top Rankings
Hussian College-Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 125% over five years.
| Hussian College-Philadelphia | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Private not-for-profit |
| Total Faculty | 18 staff | 56 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The Hussian College is a four-year professional career school dedicated exclusively to the Graphic Arts. Our main objectives are: to give students as much real world experience as possible before they ever look for a job; and to ensure each student receives a well-rounded, well-founded design and illustration education that integrates the best of traditional media with the exciting possibilities of evolving new media. The college offers an Art curriculum in Graphic Design, Digital Media and Visual Communications. First year includes basic foundation courses to develop a comprehensive understanding of the theory, vocabulary and techniques common to all visual arts. In the second year, Intermediate and Advanced courses are covered to further enhance a working knowledge of the tools, equipment, technology and elements of problem-solving in design. In the third year student focus on major; Advertising or Illustration. In the fourth year full concentration on Advertising or Illustration major. Courses emphasize refinement of creative and artistic skills and preparation of professional portfolio. Hussian College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Hussian College-Philadelphia is Community College of Philadelphia (0.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 15,996 students | 0.20 Mi1700 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 751-8000 0.2015,996 - The Workforce Institute's City CollegePrivate not-for-profit7 students | 0.80 Mi4322 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-2300 0.807 - Peirce CollegePrivate not-for-profit1,178 students | 1.10 Mi1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(888) 467-3472 1.101,178 - 29 students | 1.90 Mi1212 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 468-8800 1.9029 - 396 students | 2.30 Mi4207 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-4200 2.30396
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