The Art Institute of Dallas is a private college for creative professional studies based upon focused and balanced curricula. Our college prepares students for careers in design, media arts and culinary arts by providing an intensive educational environment and by responding to changing technology in order to meet the opportunities of a global economy. We measure our success by our ability to:
� provide a learning-centered climate fostered by dedicated and knowledgeable faculty;
� prepare students for career entry and professional growth in their respective fields; and,
� maintain a systematic approach to institutional improvement through assessment and long-range planning.
The Art Institute of Dallas in Dallas, Texas, United States, is part of The Art Institutes, a system of for-profit colleges focused on helping students develop marketable skills within creative industries that empower students to launch successful careers. The Art Institute of Dallas offers bachelor's and associate's degree programs for fashion design, fashion & retail management, interior design, graphic design, media arts & animation, advertising design, baking & pastry, photography, web design & interactive media, digital filmmaking & video production, and culinary arts. The school has recently launched an Evening and Weekend program option for adults interested in continuing their education.
The Art Institute of Dallas was established in 1964 as the Dallas Fashion Merchandising College. It was later renamed in 1978 to the Fashion and Art Institute of Dallas. A year later, the Institute was approved to grant an Associate of Applied Arts Degree. In 1984, the Institute was acquired by the Education Management Corporation (EDMC) to join The Art Institutes, and now bears its current name The Art Institute of Dallas. EDMC expanded The Art Institutes by investing in facilities and equipment, adding personnel to faculty and student services, and establishing a national marketing presence. In 1988, The Art Institute of Dallas moved to its present facility in North Dallas. Was founded by Max Allard.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 17,100 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 150 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,294 | 39% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 6,783 | 1% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,637 | 35% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 16,150 | 85% | |
Any Aid: |
85% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 48% (Highly Selective) |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Recommended |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |