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Corcoran is found in Washington, District of Columbia. Washington is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Corcoran.
The school is known for its programs in design, media, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Admission to Corcoran is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 560. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 665 in 2005 at the school. Adults changing careers are relatively common at Corcoran.
Full-time students are the norm at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Corcoran College Of Art And Design
500 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20006-4804
General Phone: (202) 639-1800
Admissions Phone: (202) 639-1814
Financial Aid Phone: (202) 639-1816
http://www.corcoran.edu
Corcoran awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 36 | fine arts, ceramics, sculpture, painting, metal and jewelry, art history and criticism |
| Design | 30 | graphic design, illustration, interior design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 21 | photography, drawing, printmaking |
| Media | 18 | digital communications, photojournalism, desktop publishing and imaging, animation and special effects |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer graphics, web design |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | art education |
Number of programs and degrees for Corcoran in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 85 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 17 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 3 |
In 2005, Corcoran had a total enrollment of 665 students (498 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 37% |
| Maryland | 19% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| New York | 6% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Corcoran offers campus housing for 107 of its 498 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other District of Columbia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 381 | 237 | 62% | 107 | 45% |
| Men | 120 | 67 | 56% | 31 | 46% |
| Women | 261 | 170 | 65% | 76 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (202) 639-1814
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,800 |
| Room and board | $ 10,050 |
| Room charge | $ 8,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,374 |
Financial Aid:
Corcoran participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1195000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (202) 639-1816
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 | calendar year | 5 | $52,226 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $47,383 | 8 | $45,132 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $49,246 | 9 | $44,451 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Photojournalism
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Corcoran Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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