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"Centered on the idea of direct and intense creative education, the Corcoran College of Art + Design is the only four-year college of art and design in Washington, D.C., the nation's cultural capital. The Corcoran's vibrant and active undergraduate community includes more than 300 students pursuing a wide range of Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Associate of Fine Arts degrees. The College also offers graduate programs in design, art and the book, art history, and art education, while the College's Continuing Education program offers part-time credit and non-credit classes for pre-college students and adults."
Statement provided by Corcoran College of Art + Design
Corcoran is found in Washington, DC. 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 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 530. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 975 in 2007 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 Seventeenth St NW
Washington, DC 20006-4804
General Phone: (202) 639-1800
http://www.corcoran.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 29 | graphic design, illustration, interior design |
| Fine Arts | 29 | fine arts, art history and criticism, sculpture, metal and jewelry |
| Media | 18 | digital communications, photojournalism, animation and special effects, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 16 | photography, drawing, printmaking |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | web design |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | art education |
Number of programs and degrees for Corcoran in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 67 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 11 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 3 |
In 2007, Corcoran had a total enrollment of 975 students (617 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 17% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Corcoran offers campus housing for 65 of its 617 (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 | 167 | 150 | 90% | 39 | 26% |
| Men | 41 | 35 | 85% | 12 | 34% |
| Women | 126 | 115 | 91% | 27 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 585 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 28 |
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 | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,090 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,090 |
| Room and board | $ 9,320 |
| Room charge | $ 9,320 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,598 |
Financial Aid:
Corcoran participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1195000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $53,029 | 4 | $47,602 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $48,704 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $48,577 | 12 | $42,643 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Metal and Jewelry Arts
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% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (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 part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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