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DuCret School Of Arts

Overview of DuCret School Of Arts

Students attend DuCret in Plainfield, NJ, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. DuCret degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. DuCret is known for its programs in design and fine arts.

DuCret Selectivity

The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

There are 32 students at the school (as of 2007).

Student Life

A lot of students at DuCret attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The primary mission of the duCret School of Art is to prepare students for entry into a career in the visual arts. To achieve this goal the School provides programs that blend a firm foundation in the basics with new technology, and gives the encouragement to explore, expand and refine personal creativity. The School also offers a wide range of opportunities to people of various ages and backgrounds, whether the student's goal is to pursue a career in art, upgrade their skills, or achieve personal fulfillment through art."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting DuCret

DuCret School Of Arts
1030 Central Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
General Phone: (908) 757-7171
http://WWW.DUCRET.EDU

DuCret Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Design7illustration, graphic design
Fine Arts3fine arts

Number of programs and degrees for DuCret in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years103

DuCret Student Body

In 2007, DuCret had a total enrollment of 32 students (25 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men75%
Women25%
Full-Time58%
Part-Time42%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White78%
Black6%
Hispanic12%
Asian3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1916%
20-2147%
22-246%
25-2912%
30-343%
35-393%
40-493%
50-646%
65+3%

DuCret Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time80 %
Part-Time67 %

DuCret Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Plainfield, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

DuCret Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total191263%12100%
Men13969%9100%
Women6350%3100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

DuCret Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 7,680
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,680
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
DuCret participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2131100)

DuCret Degree Programs (2007)

DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

DuCret Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets DuCret Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%DuCret % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in design
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%DuCret % of degrees in design
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%DuCret % of degrees in fine arts
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%DuCret % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%DuCret Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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