- The Art Institute of New York City is a leading institution for career preparation in graphic design, web design & interactive media, digital filmmaking, fashion design, fashion merchandising and marketing, and interior design. The Art Institute of New York City is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
School Highlights
The Art Institute of New York City served 898 students (76% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 63%.
School Overview
The Art Institute of New York City
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
53 staff
43 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
898 students
746 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
685 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
213 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
685 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
685 students
511 students
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
41%
23%
% Black
14%
19%
% White
11%
37%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
30%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,756
$16,898
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,124
$12,674
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,334
$5,523
Acceptance Rate
46%
59%
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The Art Institute of New York City is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 45 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals. The parent company of The Art Institutes, Education Management Corporation (www.edumgt.com) is among the largest providers of private post-secondary education in North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Art Institute of New York City cost?
The Art Institute of New York City's private state tuition is approximately $19,756.
What is the acceptance rate of The Art Institute of New York City?
The acceptance rate of The Art Institute of New York City is 46%, which is lower than the state average of 59%.
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