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Cornish is found in Seattle, Washington. Seattle is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Cornish.
The school is known for its programs in design, music, drama and performing arts, and fine arts.
Admission to Cornish is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 51% of those who apply who get accepted. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 768 in 2005 at Cornish.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Cornish College of the Arts is to provide students aspiring to become practicing artists with an educational program of the highest possible quality, in an environment that nurtures creativity and intellectual curiosity, while preparing them to contribute to society as artists, citizens, and innovators. Cornish realizes this mission by offering baccalaureate studies in the performing and visual arts and by serving as a focal point in the community for public presentation, artistic criticism, participation, and discussion of the Arts."
More complete details are provided below.
Cornish College Of The Arts
1000 Lenora Street
Seattle, WA 98121
General Phone: (206) 323-1400
Admissions Phone: (206) 726-5016
Financial Aid Phone: (206) 726-5013
http://www.cornish.edu
Cornish awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 41 | design and visual communication |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 34 | dance, drama, theatre design |
| Music | 31 | music performance |
| Fine Arts | 27 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Cornish in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 133 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Cornish had a total enrollment of 768 students (750 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 67% |
| California | 13% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Seattle, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,089 | 556 | 51% | 279 | 50% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (206) 726-5016
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Cornish participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1231500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (206) 726-5013
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 24 |
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 | 19 | $46,250 | 13 | $46,896 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $40,764 | 8 | $40,625 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $36,750 | 3 | $36,850 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $43,943 | 24 | $43,550 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cornish Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (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 part-time study On-campus library
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