Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting
Cornish College of the Arts is a private nonprofit institution in Seattle, Washington, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 488 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,696 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 53.9%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.25x. The average net price after financial aid is $40,062 per year. The most popular programs include Drama & Theater Arts, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, and Design & Applied Arts.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,696
Graduation Rate
53.9%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$40,062
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.21x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.25x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
488
Admission Rate
62.2%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$41,684
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,684
Pell Grant Rate
29.9%
Federal Loan Rate
59.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$31,806
Income $30K–$48K
$32,992
Income $48K–$75K
$34,781
Income $110K+
$47,206
Student Demographics
Women
64.2%
White
59.0%
Black
5.5%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
4.5%
Two or More Races
9.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
67.3%
Accreditations
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (7)
Bachelor (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | $43,576 | 24 |
| Fine Arts | $39,242 | 12 |
| Music | Not reported | 10 |
| Dance | $34,503 | 9 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $53,773 | 8 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 4 |