The Art Institute of Philadelphia

School Description

Provided by The Art Institute of Philadelphia

The mission of The Art Institute of Philadelphia is to prepare its students for entry-level employment and professional advancement within their chosen fields, by providing a well-balanced education and by combining applied arts technology and techniques, related buisiness practices and general education.

The Art Institute of Philadelphia

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The Art Institute of Philadelphia is a private four-year college. It is primarily located at 1622 Chestnut St., however, they use several more buildings throughout the Center City District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They offer a wide variety of degrees in many different art programs taught by instructors who are experienced in specific art fields.

Types of degrees

Degrees earned from The Art Institute of Philadelphia are only on Associate and Bachelor levels. Nearly 70% of students enroll in Bachelor level programs.

Associate's Degrees

  • Culinary Arts
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design & Interactive Media
  • Interior Design
  • Photography
  • Video Production
  • Visual Merchandising

Bachelor's Degrees

  • Digital Media Production
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Industrial Design Technology
  • Web Design & Interactive Media
  • Interior Design
  • Media Arts and Animation
  • Photography
  • Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

Official Mascot

The Fighting "AiPHid". Portrayed in costume at local sporting events by 2005 Alumni, Nathaniel Adams.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
For Profit
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Nickname:
AI

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,222
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
81%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,955
Students Receiving Aid:
94%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 81%
Part-Time 19%
Men vs. Women
Women 54%
Men 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 41%
Other 28%
African-American 22%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 4%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 61%
In-State 39%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 39%
New Jersey 16%
Maryland 4%
Delaware 1%
New York 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 31%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 17,955    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 17,595    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 145    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,509 54%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,144 19%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,367 59%  
Student Loans:
$ 7,275 88%  
Any Aid:
  94%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 51% (Highly Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Not Required

Degree Programs at The Art Institute of Philadelphia

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at The Art Institute of Philadelphia

Career Education Majors

College Advice

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Best Answer
Not really. They accept 84% of their applicants, which means they are not very selective at all. Also, they are only accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, which is not a regional accreditation body. If someone was serious about fashion design as a career, I'd suggest the Pratt Institute (52%) or the Fashion Institute of Technology (42%), which are both regionally accredited. (Regional accreditation is critical when trying to determine the quality of a school.)

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