The Art Institute of Seattle

www.artinstitutes.edu/seattle

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    2018 Undergraduate Tuition
    $17,460
    2018 Average Net Price
    $23,252
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    14%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    857
    73.2% Full-Time
    2018 Graduation Rate
    29.2%
    33 Graduates

    About

    The Art Institute of Seattle is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2018, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at The Art Institute of Seattle were Multimedia (28 degrees awarded), Game & Interactive Media Design (19 degrees), and Recording Arts Technology (15 degrees).

    In 2018, 191 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Art Institute of Seattle. 49.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (87 degrees), 4.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at The Art Institute of Seattle is $17,460, which is $2,563 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at The Art Institute of Seattle was 14%, corresponding to 105 out of the 750 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at The Art Institute of Seattle is $17,460.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,252.

    In 2018, 86% of undergraduate students attending The Art Institute of Seattle received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $17,460
    2018 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2018, the cost of tuition at The Art Institute of Seattle was $17,460.

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    Average Net Price

    $23,252
    2018 Value
    2.15%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2018 The Art Institute of Seattle had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,252. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of The Art Institute of Seattle grew by 2.15%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $6,328
    Room and Board
    $1,500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at The Art Institute of Seattle was of $6,328 in 2018. The cost of room and board decreased by 32.8% between 2017 and 2018.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 46.2% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    86%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    49%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    86% of undergraduate students at The Art Institute of Seattle received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 6.52% with respect to 2017, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Student Loan Default Rate

    Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
    14%
    2015 Default Rate
    105
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at The Art Institute of Seattle was 14%, which represents 105 out of the 750 total borrowers.

    A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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    Enrollment

    The Art Institute of Seattle had a total enrollment of 857 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at The Art Institute of Seattle is 627 students and the part-time enrollment is 230. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at The Art Institute of Seattle are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at The Art Institute of Seattle, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.7% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.77% Black or African American, 4.67% Asian, 1.52% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at The Art Institute of Seattle in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.1%), followed by White Female (16%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.63%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    73.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at The Art Institute of Seattle in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 857 students. The full-time enrollment at The Art Institute of Seattle is 627 and the part-time enrollment is 230. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at The Art Institute of Seattle are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    27%
    2017 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The Art Institute of Seattle was 27%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), The Art Institute of Seattle had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. White
      297 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      128 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      58 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at The Art Institute of Seattle is 34.7% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.77% Black or African American, 4.67% Asian, 1.52% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 219 students (25.6%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 3 fewer women than men received degrees from The Art Institute of Seattle. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Art Institute of Seattle is white (87 degrees awarded). There were 4.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The Art Institute of Seattle is Multimedia (28 degrees awarded), followed by Game & Interactive Media Design (19 degrees) and Recording Arts Technology (15 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Art Institute of Seattle, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (111 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Seattle are Accountants & auditors (1,032,220 people), Other managers (890,142 people), Software developers (805,370 people), Financial managers (546,496 people), and Chief executives & legislators (450,811 people).

    The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Seattle in 2018 are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (111 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Seattle are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Seattle are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (111 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Seattle are Computer Systems Design (1,224,951 people), Elementary & secondary schools (728,118 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (551,032 people), Banking & related activities (523,652 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (499,261 people).

    The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Seattle are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (111 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The Art Institute of Seattle.
    Culinary Arts & Chef Training
    Most Common (2018)
    3 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at The Art Institute of Seattle was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 3 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    97
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    94
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 97 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Seattle, which is 1.03 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (94).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 16 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Seattle in Game & Interactive Media Design, which is 5.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 15 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Seattle in Fashion & Apparel Design, which is 3.75 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    17%
    100% Completion Time
    23%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2018, 17% of students graduating from The Art Institute of Seattle completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. White
      87 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      19 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      15 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at The Art Institute of Seattle is white (87 degrees awarded). There were 4.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

    13.1% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. White Female
      110 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      92 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      65 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Art Institute of Seattle is white female (110 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (92 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2017, The Art Institute of Seattle had a total salary expenditure of 20.6M. The Art Institute of Seattle employs 3 Instructors. Most academics at The Art Institute of Seattle are Male Instructor (3), and Female Instructor (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Art Institute of Seattle are: Office and Administrative Support, with 12 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 5 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $6.28M
    2017 Salaries
    12.7%
    decline from 2016

    In 2017, The Art Institute of Seattle paid a median of $6.28M in salaries, which represents 30.5% of their overall expenditure ($20.6M) and a 12.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.6% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 14.5% decline between 2014 and 2015.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $915k
    Instructional Salaries
    13
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, The Art Institute of Seattle paid a total of $915k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Art Institute of Seattle were Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

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