 |
|
|
|
The main campus of Atlanta College Of Art is in Atlanta, Georgia (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Atlanta College Of Art offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to design, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Atlanta College Of Art does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 560. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 420 or more. Students attending Atlanta College Of Art come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. Atlanta College Of Art offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Atlanta College Of Art had 324 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing.
More complete details are provided below.
Atlanta College Of Art
1280 Peachtree St N E
Atlanta, GA 30309
General Phone: (404) 733-5001
Admissions Phone: (404) 733-5100
Financial Aid Phone: (404) 733-5110
http://www.aca.edu
Atlanta College Of Art awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography And Commercial Art | 29 | commercial art, film and photography, photography, drawing, printmaking |
| Design | 19 | design and visual communication |
| Fine Arts | 18 | painting, sculpture |
Number of programs and degrees for Atlanta College Of Art in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 66 | 8 |
In 2005, Atlanta College Of Art had a total enrollment of 324 students (307 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 56% |
| Florida | 14% |
| New York | 7% |
| Alabama | 6% |
| California | 6% |
| District of Columbia | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Atlanta College Of Art offers campus housing for 150 of its 307 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 205 | 143 | 70% | 72 | 50% |
| Men | 89 | 66 | 74% | 37 | 56% |
| Women | 116 | 77 | 66% | 35 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (404) 733-5100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,100 |
| Room and board | $ 6,975 |
| Room charge | $ 5,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,450 |
Financial Aid:
Atlanta College Of Art participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 154900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (404) 733-5110
Atlanta College Of Art has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $60,519 | 3 | $54,056 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $58,596 | 4 | $44,025 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $47,630 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $57,033 | 7 | $48,324 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
Photography
Printmaking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Atlanta College Of Art Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Atlanta College Of Art.
(What are QuickSchools?)
Photography And Commercial Art
Design
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.