Corcoran College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Description
A highly respected institute in the field of fine art, Corcoran College of Art and Design has in its possession one of the most impressive American art collections in the world.
Located in Washington D.C., Corcoran is also surrounded by some of the world’s most highly regarded arts and cultural offerings, including 65 museums and other cultural organizations.
At Corcoran College, students may pursue bachelor’s degrees in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photojournalism, Art Studies and Digital Media and Design, among others. Master’s degrees are also offered in such specialized fields as Art Education, Exhibition Design, New Media Photojournalism and Art and the Book. An associate’s degree program is also available, as are continuing education options.
In addition to classroom and studio work, students participate in exhibits and work closely with leaders in the field.
Student life helps to further cultivate the skills and creativity developed in Corcoran’s degree programs. Student organizations include those dedicated to Interior Design Majors, Book Artists, aspiring Art Educators and future Graphic Designers.
In addition to standard admissions requirements such as transcripts, a personal essay, letters of recommendation and SAT scores, Corcoran does require the submission of one’s portfolio.
Eligible Corcoran College of Art and Design students may receive an institutional scholarship and/or federal grant. Other forms of financial aid, such as loans, may also be available.
Quick Facts about Corcoran College of Art + Design
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Private
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Most Selective
In-State Tuition
$29,940
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,940
Retention Rate
75%
Enrollment
618
Year Established
1890
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 350
- Freshman Class
- 42
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 618
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 57%
- Graduate
- 43%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 97%
- Part-Time
- 3%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 77%
- Men
- 23%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 6%
- Asian
- 5%
- Caucasian
- 68%
- Latino
- 6%
- Other
- 15%
International Students
- International
- 5%
- Domestic
- 95%
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