The Art Center Design College Albuquerque is located in Albuquerque, NM (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by The Art Center Design College Albuquerque is the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in design and photography and commercial art.
The Art Center Design College Albuquerque does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 401. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 394 and 509.
The Art Center Design College Albuquerque had 298 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
The Art Center Design College Albuquerque
5000 Marble NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
General Phone: (505) 254-7575
http://www.theartcenter.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 24 | interior design, design and visual communication |
| Media | 6 | animation and special effects |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art, photography |
| Architecture and Planning | 0 | landscape architecture |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for The Art Center Design College Albuquerque in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 22 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, The Art Center Design College Albuquerque had a total enrollment of 298 students (318 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 65% |
| Part-Time | 35% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown | 24% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 23 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Albuquerque, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64 | 52 | 81% | 48 | 92% |
| Men | 18 | 15 | 83% | 14 | 93% |
| Women | 46 | 37 | 80% | 34 | 92% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 401 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 394 | 509 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 52% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,765 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,765 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
The Art Center Design College Albuquerque participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2491501)
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The Art Center Design College Albuquerque Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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