| Location: | Southwest |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | For Profit |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
| Nickname: | AI |
The mission of The Art Institute of Phoenix is to accomplish its vision by providing employers with quality skilled graduates prepared by experienced faculty using market-driven curricula. This mission is accomplished by:
- Involving employers in the development of curricula that is responsive to industry needs through Program Advisory Committees.
- Employing faculty who possess appropriate academic credentials, industry-related experience, and who exhibit excellence in teaching.
- Enhancing institutional effectiveness by improving processes and operations, by promoting teamwork and fiscal responsibility, through effective communications.
- Creating an environment that assures academic freedom and encourages responsible decision making and critical thinking among students, faculty, and staff.
- Assisting graduates in obtaining career-related employment.
- Providing alumni with continuing educational opportunities.
- Cultivating an environment of responsibility and participation.
- Fostering a collaborative environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
- Maintaining a positive public image of community contributions by providing opportunities for students and employees alike to actively participate in community service activities.
The Art Institutes (often abbreviated as Ai) is a collection of private, for-profit educational institutions for career preparation in the visual, creative, and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. There are 41 Art Institutes located in major cities across North America, and have over 125,000 graduates. The Art Institute Online , a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, also has online courses available. The Art Institutes awards master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, associate’s degrees, and non-degree-program certificates. Ai is headquartered in Pittsburgh, and is a division of Education Management Corporation (EDMC). Educational accreditation of The Art Institutes and their programs varies among campuses and programs; the accreditation status and career orientation of the institutions and their programs may cause some students to experience difficulty in transferring Ai credits or with enrolling in graduate-level college/university programs.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 19% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 17,712 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 23,616 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 720 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,103 | 42% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 949 | 6% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,798 | 39% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,118 | 88% | |
Any Aid: |
92% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 44% (Highly Selective) |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |
