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Paier College of Art Inc
- 20 Gorham Ave
- Hamden, CT 06514
- OPEID College Code: 00745900
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- General Phone: (203) 287-3031
- President: Jonathan E Paier
- Website: www.paiercollegeofart.edu

- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 249

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 58%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 35% | 27% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,150 | $3,828 | $2,929 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.5% | 5.8% | 9.3% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 66 | 86 | 64 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $12,360 | $12,360 | $11,540 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,360 | $12,360 | $11,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,700 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,060 | $13,360 | $12,540 |
| Out of State | $15,060 | $13,360 | $12,540 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,360 | $18,660 | $17,840 |
| Out of State | $20,360 | $18,660 | $17,840 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $16,860 | $15,160 | $14,340 |
| Out of State | $16,860 | $15,160 | $14,340 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | |||
| Interior Architecture | 6 | - | 8 |
| Communication Technology | |||
| Photographic and Film Technology | - | 1 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Art and Art Studies | - | - | 2 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 | - | 22 |
| Fine Studio Arts | 4 | - | - |
| Painting | 2 | - | - |
| Photography | - | - | 5 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 249 Undergraduate: 249
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 79 Female: 170
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 79 Female: 170
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 168 Part-Time: 81
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 168 Part-Time: 81
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 3 | 1% |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.4% |
| Black | 9 | 4% |
| Asian | 6 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2% |
| White | 226 | 91% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 56 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 76 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 48 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 27 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 12 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 13 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 7 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 8 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 72 | 21 | 51 |
| Faculty Status | 45 | 9 | 36 |
| Tenured Faculty | 4 | 4 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 45 | 9 | 36 |
| Primarily Instruction | 45 | 9 | 36 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Other Professionals | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $34,345 (9) | $34,888 (8) | $30,000 (1) |
| Professor | $34,345 (9) | $34,888 (8) | $30,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $34,345 (9) | $34,888 (8) | $30,000 (1) |
| Professor | $34,345 (9) | $34,888 (8) | $30,000 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 76% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 69% |
| Female | 87% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 50% |
| Hispanic | 75% |
| White | 77% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 50% |
| 5 Years | 59% |
| 6 Years | 62% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
