THE ART INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA
- 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., 100 Embassy Row
- Atlanta, GA 30328
- OPEID College Code: 00927000
- General Phone: (770) 394-8300
- President: Janet S. Day
- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,871
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The Art Institute of Atlanta - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.artinstitutes.edu
- Mission Statement
- The Art Institute of Atlanta is a private college of creative professional studies. We prepare students for careers in design, media arts, and culinary arts by providing an educational environment with attention to changing technologies and other requirements of the global marketplace. Our success is measured by our ability to:
- provide a curriculum that integrates conceptual and analytical skills with education;
- offer education by qualified professionals; and
- prepare students for career entry, placement, and growth in their respective fields.
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
The Art Institute of Atlanta Campus Map
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,234 | 1,092 | 2,326 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 613 (50%) | 451 (41%) | 1,064 (46%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 565 (92%) | 405 (90%) | 970 (91%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 89% | 57% | 66% | 68% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $10,045 | $3,948 | $1,768 | $1,765 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.8% | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| Number in Default | 180 | 117 | 95 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,300 | 1,666 | 1,961 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $23,535 | $23,420 | $20,860 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $23,535 | $23,420 | $20,860 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $23,535 | $23,420 | $20,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $13,613 | $12,375 | $10,081 |
| Other Expenses | $7,692 | $7,140 | $5,100 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,292 | $11,032 | $8,700 |
| Other Expenses | $7,692 | $7,140 | $5,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,692 | $7,140 | $5,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $46,540 | $44,635 | $37,741 |
| In-State | $46,540 | $44,635 | $37,741 |
| Out of State | $46,540 | $44,635 | $37,741 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $44,219 | $43,292 | $36,360 |
| In-State | $44,219 | $43,292 | $36,360 |
| Out of State | $44,219 | $43,292 | $36,360 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $32,927 | $32,260 | $27,660 |
| In-State | $32,927 | $32,260 | $27,660 |
| Out of State | $32,927 | $32,260 | $27,660 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Technology | |||
| Recording Arts Technology Degree | - | 45 | 20 |
| Communications and Journalism | |||
| Advertising Degree | 5 | - | 13 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||
| Computer Graphics Degree | - | - | 51 |
| Web and Digital Design Degree | - | 17 | 9 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | |||
| Culinary Arts Degree | 8 | 53 | 15 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Cinematography and Film Degree | - | 27 | 27 |
| Graphic Design Degree | 5 | 19 | 46 |
| Illustration Degree | - | - | 16 |
| Interior Design Degree | 6 | - | 49 |
| Photography Degree | 5 | 2 | 6 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,871 Undergraduate: 3,871
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,146 Female: 1,725
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,146 Female: 1,725
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,202 Part-Time: 669
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,202 Part-Time: 669
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 7 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,017 | 26% |
| Asian | 75 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 4% |
| White | 795 | 21% |
| Unknown | 1,828 | 47% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 24 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 883 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 890 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 773 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 586 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 239 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 137 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 150 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 55 | 1% |
| Age Unknown | 134 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 434 | 324 | 110 |
| Faculty Status | 238 | 129 | 109 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 238 | 129 | 109 |
| Primarily Instruction | 238 | 129 | 109 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 33 | 33 | - |
| Other Professionals | 116 | 116 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 47 | 46 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 44 | 43 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,737 (129) | $51,000 (70) | $50,424 (59) |
| Instructor | $50,737 (129) | $51,000 (70) | $50,424 (59) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,513 (129) | $41,728 (70) | $41,257 (59) |
| Instructor | $41,513 (129) | $41,728 (70) | $41,257 (59) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 26%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 29% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 25% |
| Female | 33% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| White | 33% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 15% |
| 6 Years | 17% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 14 | 12 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
