CONSERVATORY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES (CRAS)
- 2300 E Broadway Rd
- Tempe, AZ 85282
- OPEID College Code: 03034400
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- General Phone: (480) 858-9400
- Adminstrator.: Kirt R Hamm
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 491
- College Alias: CRAS
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History
The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences (CRAS), located in Phoenix, Arizona, was founded in New York City as the recording studio Songshop in 1980. Songshop began offering training in recording which grew in popularity and was expanded to offer industry internships as part of its offering. In 1987 the whole of the enterprise was moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and changed its name to The Academy of Recording Sciences. The following year the school was again renamed The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences to better reflect the schools mission.
Academics
The CRAS Master Recording Program II has 30 weeks of classes and 12 internship hours which upon completion will provide the student with a diploma and several professional certifications. Internship placement is nationwide and offers students an opportunity to work alongside professionals and witness firsthand the work, skills and experience necessary to succeed.
In addition the MRP II diploma, CRAS offers certification courses for a variety of professional hardware and software systems. CRAS, unsatisfied with the certification exams offered by the various companies went about producing its own materials and exams to offer students more in depth and accurate knowledge of the various tools.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at CRAS should complete and submit the online application. Once completed an admissions officer will contact the student for a phone interview. If accepted the student will then meet with a Student Planning Coordinator to work on the details of admittance, including fees, start date and possible relocation. Financial aid is available. Students interested in financial aid must contact the financial aid office and work with a counselor to determine eligibility.
- Student Services
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- www.audiorecordingschool.com
- Mission Statement
- The mission of the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences is to train students for entry level positions in the Audio Recording and Music Industry as Audio Recording Engineers.
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.audiorecordingschool.com
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 733 | 56 | 789 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 303 (41%) | 20 (36%) | 323 (41%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 252 (83%) | 19 (95%) | 271 (84%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CRAS Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 82% | 38% | 2% | 38% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $12,558 | $4,020 | $2,019 | $191 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.3% | 8.9% | 5.5% |
| Number in Default | 26 | 39 | 29 |
| Number in Repayment | 485 | 438 | 526 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $16,150 | $16,150 | $14,010 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,290 | $2,290 | $490 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,770 | $9,610 | $8,415 |
| Other Expenses | $5,390 | $5,300 | $4,635 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,540 | $3,480 | $3,042 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $33,600 | $33,350 | $27,550 |
| Off Campus with Family | $21,980 | $21,920 | $17,542 |
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $18,440 | 42 Credit Hours | 10 Months |
| Music | $11,861 | 27 Credit Hours | 7 Months |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 491 Undergraduate: 491
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 452 Female: 39
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 452 Female: 39
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 491 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 491 Part-Time: 0
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | - | - |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 99 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 114 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 126 | 26% |
| Ages 25-29 | 107 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 25 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 10 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 5 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 70 | 70 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 25 | 25 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 25 | 25 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 7 | 7 | - |
| Other Professionals | 29 | 29 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 9 | 9 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2 | 2 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 83%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 92%
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
- Reviewed on: June 29, 2010
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- I really enjoyed my time at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences. The staff was very professional and made sure that we retained all of the material that was taught in class. Tutoring was available and the night staff taught me much more that I thought they would. I graduated in 2007 and have stayed busy ever since. I have the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences to credit for that. I think anyone who is serious about obtaining a job in the audio industry should attend this school.
- Reviewed on: May 11, 2010 Flag Review
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- I am a Conservatory graduate and a current business school student. I attended CRAS in 2006 and though I received acceptable knowledge about audio (except mastering), the staff was very unprofessional when referring to hip-hop/rap music. Many students were pursuing careers within that genre and, in my opinion, were ridiculed because of their choice. These students were also labeled as sub par students though many of them were hard-workers and received high scores. Because most of these students were black, many believe that there were racial undertones, but I will not go so far as to make this accusation (at the time we had no black instructors though). My advice: If you love hip hop, please be cognizant of the fact that you may not be welcomed.
