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Cranbrook is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Cranbrook is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in design, photography and commercial art, fine arts, and architecture and planning.
Cranbrook does not offer open admission.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Cranbrook had 155 enrolled students in 2005.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"CAA/CAM MISSION STATEMENT Cranbrook Academy of Art is an independent graduate degree-granting institution offering an intense studio-based experience where artists-in-residence mentor students in art, architecture and design to creatively influence contemporary culture. Cranbrook Art Museum is an educational institution that provides direct experience with modern and contemporary art, architecture and design, and promotes an understanding of their relevance and contribution to society. As a partner of Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum is a window to the Academy and the Academy's window to the world. Cranbrook Art Museum accomplishes this mission by: + Preserving, expanding and providing access to its collections in the fields of art, architecture and design from the 20th and 21st centuries, which contribute to the education of Academy students and public audiences.+ Presenting a program of exhibitions that explore the work of modern masters and the images and issues of contemporary art relevant to the Academy's program of graduate study.+ Offering public educational programs that provide opportunities for understanding the artmaking process and exploring the meanings of art.+ Developing collaborative relationships, especially those within the Cranbrook Educational Community, that encourage new opportunities for expanding audiences.+ Embracing Cranbrook's artists, history, architecture and grounds as both context and content for its programs."
More complete details are provided below.
Cranbrook Academy Of Art
39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
General Phone: (248) 645-3300
Admissions Phone: (248) 645-3360
Financial Aid Phone: (248) 645-3360
http://www.cranbrook.edu
Cranbrook awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 35 | textile arts, sculpture, metal and jewelry, ceramics, painting |
| Design | 15 | design and visual communication, industrial design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 15 | photography, printmaking |
| Architecture And Planning | 4 | architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Cranbrook in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 69 | 10 |
In 2005, Cranbrook had a total enrollment of 155 students (155 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 51% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (248) 645-3360
Financial Aid:
Cranbrook participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 224800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (248) 645-3360
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 7 | $64,122 | 3 | $64,684 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $64,122 | 3 | $64,684 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Industrial Design
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cranbrook Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
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