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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).
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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 |
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.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 43 | ||||||||
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $30,140 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | N/A |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
