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Cornish is found in Seattle, WA. 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.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 776 in 2007-2008 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) 726-5016
http://www.cornish.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Drama And Performing Arts | 65 | drama, dance, theatre design |
| Fine Arts | 32 | fine arts |
| Design | 26 | design and visual communication |
| Music | 21 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Cornish in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 144 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Cornish had a total enrollment of 776 students (783 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 60% |
| California | 10% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
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 | 623 | 484 | 78% | 206 | 43% |
| Men | 190 | 147 | 77% | 69 | 47% |
| Women | 433 | 337 | 78% | 137 | 41% |
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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Cornish participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1231500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $53,579 | 15 | $55,156 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $45,424 | 9 | $46,616 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 6 | $43,625 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $52,736 | 30 | $50,288 |
*: 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 4% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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