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Corcoran College of Art and Design

500 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 01195000
  • Provost and Chief Academic Officer: Catherine Armour
  • Fax: (202) 639-1802
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 958

Corcoran College of Art and Design

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - State Approved for Certification

Website:

www.corcoran.edu

Mission Statement

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Campus Map

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Accreditation

  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Majority Undergraduate

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Corcoran College of Art and Design directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Communication Technology

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Prepress , Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design Degree1---
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Communications and Journalism

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterMore Actions
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Photo Journalism Degree--11-
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Computer and Information Sciences

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Web and Digital Design Degree1---
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Education

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Art Teacher Education Degree---15
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Interdisciplinary Studies

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Museology and Museum Studies Degree---6
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Visual and Performing Arts

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Art History Degree---15
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Drawing Degree1---
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Degree---6
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Fine Studio Arts Degree-321-
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Graphic Design Degree4310-
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Illustration Degree1---
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Interior Design Degree---20
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Jewelry Design and Crafts Degree3---
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Photography Degree--8-
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Printmaking Degree----
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Sculpture Degree----
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Art Studies Degree----
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Corcoran College of Art and Design accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into Corcoran College of Art and Design.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.corcoran.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Corcoran College of Art and Design admissions office phone number is (202) 639-1814. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants161384545
Number Granted Admission (%)33 (20%)115 (30%)148 (27%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)10 (30%)32 (28%)42 (28%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam3695%
ACT ® Exam514%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440610
SAT ® Math430540
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ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English2127
ACT ® Math1520

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 958

    • - Undergraduate: 690

    - Graduate: 268

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 217

    - Female: 704

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.3 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 198

    - Female: 493

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.4 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 19

    - Female: 211

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.09 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 442

    - Part-Time: 479

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 309

    - Part-Time: 382

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 133

    - Part-Time: 97

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien505%
American Indian30.3%
Black849%
Asian505%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander30.3%
Hispanic606%
White63066%
Unknown677%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18121%
Ages 18-1912113%
Ages 20-2110612%
Ages 22-2412213%
Ages 25-2916618%
Ages 30-34869%
Ages 35-39536%
Ages 40-4910511%
Ages 50-6512514%
Age Over 65253%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 75%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students57%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male67%
Female53%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien100%
Black75%
Asian50%
Hispanic40%
White52%
Unknown71%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less43%
5 Years53%
6 Years57%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Corcoran College of Art and Design, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.corcoran.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$27,925$27,116$27,567
$0 - $30,000$20,377$24,967$18,086
$30,000 - $48,000$27,856$21,567$19,206
$48,001 - $75,000$21,491$26,095$25,336
$75,001 - $110,000$27,699$30,209$28,730
More Than $110,000$34,285$31,619$31,650

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$30,140$29,180$28,160
In-State Tuition and Fees$30,140$29,180$28,160
Out of State Tuition and Fees$30,140$29,180$28,160
Books and Supplies$2,600$2,600$2,580

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$9,970$9,700$12,160
Other Expenses$4,100$4,100$4,100
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,800$9,800$9,740
Other Expenses$4,100$4,100$4,100
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,200$4,100$4,100

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$46,810$45,580$47,000
In-State$46,810$45,580$47,000
Out of State$46,810$45,580$47,000
Off Campus
In-District$46,640$45,680$44,580
In-State$46,640$45,680$44,580
Out of State$46,640$45,680$44,580
Off Campus with Family
In-District$36,940$35,880$34,840
In-State$36,940$35,880$34,840
Out of State$36,940$35,880$34,840

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Corcoran College of Art and Design financial aid office phone number is (202) 639-1816. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid54100%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid54100%$16,586
All Federal Grants1833%$3,928
Pell Grants1833%$3,390
Other Federal Grants1222%$807
State/Local Grants & Scholarships12%$2,070
Institutional Grants & Scholarships54100%$15,239
All Student Loans5296%$11,515
Federal Student Loans5296%$5,188
Other Student Loans5296%$6,327

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)4.1%10.5%4.6%
Number in Default9169
Number in Repayment215152193

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - No

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 80
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $9,970

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Forcible Rape9--

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees22071149
Faculty Status21465149
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service17829149
Primarily Instruction17829149
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial44-
Other Professionals3232-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional66-
Clerical And Secretarial33-
Service and/or Maintenance33-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,676 (29)$56,203 (12)$55,303 (17)
Professor$61,380 (10)$59,604 (6)$64,043 (4)
Associate Professor$56,673 (11)$56,238 (3)$56,836 (8)
Assistant Professor$47,175 (8)$49,366 (3)$45,859 (5)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,676 (29)$56,203 (12)$55,303 (17)
Professor$61,380 (10)$59,604 (6)$64,043 (4)
Associate Professor$56,673 (11)$56,238 (3)$56,836 (8)
Assistant Professor$47,175 (8)$49,366 (3)$45,859 (5)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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