The New England Institute of Art provides a balance of career and liberal arts education to prepare graduates for employment in their chosen field. Industry-experienced faculty use a student-centered approach and market-driven curricula to support students in developing the tools and skills necessary to achieve their goals.
School Highlights
The New England Institute of Art served 555 students (91% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 52%.
School Overview
The New England Institute of Art
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
48 staff
290 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
555 students
2,875 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
506 students
1,241 students
# Part-Time Students
49 students
1,634 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
796 students
354 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
506 students
1,218 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,019 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
20%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
35%
48%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
46%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
3.78%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.96%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,200
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$18,760
$6,097
Out-State Tuition Fees
$18,760
$10,781
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$29,365
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,884
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
32%
64%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
8
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The campus is located in the Town of Brookline, right on the Boston
line, just a short distance from Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine
Arts and other college campuses. Brookline is a unique blend of
busy streets and rolling countryside, upscale shops and small pubs,
gracious apartment buildings and large estates. It is also home to
many academic and scientific professionals who work at nearby
medical centers in Boston and in some of the more than 80 schools
and colleges in the area. The New England Institute of Art,
offering Associate and Bachelor degree programs, a distinguished
leader in creative education for art and communication builds on
its current success in the audio, broadcasting, graphics and
multimedia industries. In addition, through the expansion of
program offerings that include digital media production, animation,
culinary and additional disciplines in the design industries. At
The New England Institute of Art, we provide a hands-on,
learner-centered approach that successfully combines teaching
business competencies alongside the soft skills in our general
education core-curriculum. Before graduating, you will experience
what it is truly like to work in your chosen field through a
required internship. You will thrive in a creative environment
where you learn from artists and industry professionals who will
challenge and motivate you to do your best. The New England
Institute of Art is authorized to award Associate and Bachelor of
Science degrees by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of
Higher Education. The College is accredited by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), through its Commission
on Institutions of Higher Education to award Bachelor of Science
Degrees in Audio and Media Technology, Digital Media Production,
Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design, Interior Design and Media
Arts and Animation as well as Associate of Science Degrees in
Broadcasting and Audio Production.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The New England Institute of Art cost?
The New England Institute of Art's tuition is approximately $18,760 for In-State students and $18,760 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of The New England Institute of Art?
The acceptance rate of The New England Institute of Art is 32%, which is lower than the state average of 64%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to The New England Institute of Art is Roxbury Community College (1.1 miles away)
This summer, community colleges across the country have been participating in an innovative program known as “Waterbotics,” developed at the Stevens Institute of Technology by the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education.
