The Art Institute of Houston (Closed 2025)

  • 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 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which was more than the state average of 74%.

School Overview

The Art Institute of Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
77 staff
262 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
386 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
243 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
143 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
609 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
243 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
143 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
37%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
46%
% Black
29%
13%
% White
3%
26%
% Hawaiian
20%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
40%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,700
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$17,668
$14,275
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
59%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$31,000
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
54%
72%
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 72%.
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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Did You Know?

For Harris County, TX private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,716 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Harris County, TX is 79%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Harris County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Harris County, TX is Houston Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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