School Information

58.9
Total Enrollment 921
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 24 : 1

Corcoran College of Art and Design

http://www.corcoran.edu
500 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20006-4804
(202) 639-1800

In the words of its founder, the Corcoran is “dedicated to art.” Its museum presents, interprets and preserves the art of our times and of times past; its college of art nurtures and helps shape new generations of artists and designers. Education is a central focus, not just in the Corcoran’s classrooms but in its galleries and throughout the greater Washington region. Though American art is the collection’s emphasis, the art of other nations and cultures is, when appropriate, acquired and exhibited. The Corcoran is committed to making the historic art in its collections and the emerging art of our ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Corcoran College of Art and Design, 88.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 28.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $11,676), and 28% receive loans ($7,613 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,160. Off campus it is around $9,740.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Corcoran College of Art and Design is $27,567 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 435 people applied to Corcoran College of Art and Design. Of the applicants, 53.0% were admitted (55.0% male & 52.0% female ) and 32.0% accepted (27.0% male and 34.0% female)

Of the 691 undergraduate students at Corcoran College of Art and Design, 55.0% are part-time. And 42.0% of the 230 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     4.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     73.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     53.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     55.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     60.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Feb 17
Admissions Office Phone (202) 639-1814
Admissions Office Email admissions@corcoran.org
Admissions Office Address Corcoran Gallery of Art Corcoran College of Art + Design 500 Seventeenth Street NW Washington, DC 20006
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.corcoran.edu/prospective_students/requirements/transfer.php
Admissions Website http://www.corcoran.org/contact/index.php#admissions
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to Corcoran College of Art and Design, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Corcoran College of Art and Design SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Corcoran College of Art and Design Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Communication, journalism, and related programs 0 12
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0 3
Photojournalism 9
Communications technologies/technicians and support services
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Computer and information sciences and support services
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Education 4
Art Teacher Education 4
Visual and performing arts 6 54 31
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 14
Drawing
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 21
Graphic Design 2 11
Illustration
Interior Design 0 17
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Photography 3 22
Printmaking
Sculpture
 
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