Corcoran College of Art and Design

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500 17th Street NW

Washington, DC 20006-4804

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Phone: (202) 639-1800
2011-2012 Tuition
$30,140
tuition and fees
Students
443
enrolled
31%
male /
69%
female
Admissions
rolling admission
27.2%
accepted

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Summary

Corcoran College of Art and Design is a private institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 443, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 5 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $30,140 (2011-12).

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

Founded in 1890, the Corcoran College of Art + Design is special because it is one of America's very few examples of a 'pure' museum art school, maintaining its original relationship to one of Washington's greatest museums. Surrounded by great art and frequently by the contemporary masters whose work is regularly exhibited, the atmosphere of the College is charged by the excitement of direct contact with the world of art. Senior student thesis exhibitions are held in the the main galleries of the Museum, which is open to visitors from every nation who can discover the talents of the College's emerging young professionals.

General Information

School type private, coed college
Year founded 1890
Religious affiliation N/A
Academic calendar semester
Setting urban
2011 Endowment $13,496,749

Applying

When applying to Corcoran College of Art and Design, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Corcoran College of Art and Design is $45. It has an an acceptance rate of 27.2 percent.

For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.

Selectivity N/A
Fall 2011 acceptance rate 27.2%
Application deadline rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by August 1

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Academic Life

Corcoran College of Art and Design has 97.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Corcoran College of Art and Design include: Fine/Studio Arts, General; Photojournalism; Graphic Design; and Photography. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 73.5 percent.

Class sizes
Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio N/A 4
4-year graduation rate 43
Five most popular majors for 2011 graduates
Fine/Studio Arts, General 42%
Photojournalism 22%
Graphic Design 20%
Photography 16%

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Student Life

Corcoran College of Art and Design has a total undergraduate enrollment of 443, with a gender distribution of 30.9 percent male students and 69.1 percent female students.

Total enrollment 707
Student gender distribution
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity N/A
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority N/A
Collegiate athletic association N/A

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Campus Info & Services

Corcoran College of Art and Design offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health insurance. Corcoran College of Art and Design also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Corcoran College of Art and Design.

Students who have cars on campus N/A
Health insurance offered Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer No

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Tuition and fees $30,140 (2011-12)
Room and board N/A
Financial aid statistics N/A

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