- The mission of The Art Institute of Houston is to provide a quality, collaborative academic environment for individuals seeking creative careers through higher education.
School Highlights
The Art Institute of Houston served 386 students (63% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which was more than the state average of 75%.
School Overview
The Art Institute of Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
77 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Enrollment
386 students
4,254 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
243 students
902 students
# Part-Time Students
143 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
386 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
243 students
869 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
143 students
3,370 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
37%
6%
% Black
29%
13%
% White
3%
25%
% Hawaiian
20%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
41%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,700
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,668
$13,749
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
59%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$31,000
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
54%
93%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Art Institute of Houston cost?
The Art Institute of Houston's private state tuition is approximately $17,668.
What is the acceptance rate of The Art Institute of Houston?
The acceptance rate of The Art Institute of Houston is 54%, which is lower than the state average of 93%.
In what neighborhood is The Art Institute of Houston located?
The Art Institute of Houston is located in the Greenway And Upper Kirby Area neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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