Total Enrollment 1,925
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 8 : 1

The Art Institute of Portland

http://www.artinstitutes.edu/portland/
1122 NW Davis St., Portland, Oregon 97209-2911
(503) 228-6528 x4761

The Art Institute of Portland, formerly Bassist College, has served the Pacific Northwest for more than 40 years, and enjoys a reputation for innovative and practical education. Since 1963, the school has produced skilled alumni who have achieved success in their respective career fields. The Mission of The Art Institute of Portland is undergraduate design education. Degree programs at the College include both liberal education and professional education. Instructional programs require course work in communications, the humanities, the social sciences, in natural science and mathematics; they also prepare students for entry-level positions in design fields by focusing on the demands ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
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
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At The Art Institute of Portland, 90.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 47.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,388), and 84% receive loans ($8,998 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,415. Off campus it is around $8,469.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending The Art Institute of Portland is $31,420 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,178 people applied to The Art Institute of Portland. Of the applicants, 51.0% were admitted (54.0% male & 50.0% female ) and 97.0% accepted (94.0% male and 99.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     65.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     55.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     41.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     33.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     43.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     35.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 503.228.6528, 888.228.6528
Admissions Office Address 1122 NW Davis Street Portland, OR 97209
Admissions Website http://www.artinstitutes.edu/portland/admissions/
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to The Art Institute of Portland, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
The Art Institute of Portland Programs
 

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

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 29
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects 29
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 52
Computer Graphics 41
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 0 11
Visual and performing arts 20 156
Arts Management 24
Commercial and Advertising Art 7
Fashion/Apparel Design 6 35
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 29
Graphic Design 13 28
Industrial Design 8
Interior Design 1 25
 
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