The mission of The Art Institutes International Minnesota is to provide the highest - quality education enhanced by the best customer service, and to graduate students whose skills enable them to realize their greatest potential. Graduates are trained for entry-level positions in their chosen fields through curricula that enphasize actual job skills needed in the field. Courses are thought by faculty, many of whom are or have been working professionals in an environment that encourages free expression, leadership, and responsible decision makeing. Faculty and staff of The Art Istitutes International Minnesota believe in the worth and potential of each student and strive to provide quality programs and services that foster development of that worth and potential.
< CollapseThe Art Institutes International Minnesota is an art college located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota on the corner of Hennepin Ave. and 9th Street. AI Minnesota is part of many other Art Institute schools throughout the United States, with Art Institutes headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The school is convenient to entertainment, corporations, restaurants, and the light rail which travels from downtown Minneapolis to Mall of America. Unlike traditional 4-year colleges, students attend AIIM and other Art Institute Schools for 2-3 years. Instead of vacations, days off, and semesters as at traditional schools, AI Minnesota is based on 11-week quarter semesters. After each quarter semester, students have at least one to three weeks off; there are a total of 12 quarter semesters. These are named by seasons: Winter Quarter (January-March), Spring Quarter (April-June), Summer Quarter (July-September), and Fall Quarter (October-December).
Target Center: Minnesota Timberwolves (National Basketball Association)
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome: Minnesota Twins (Major League Baseball), Minnesota Vikings (National Football League)
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Convention Center
Hennepin Theatre District
Target Corp.
U.S. Bancorp
Wells Fargo
Applebee's
NBA City
Rock Bottom Brewery
Hard Rock Cafe
The school was founded in 1964 by Petrena Lowthian of London, England and was established as Lowthian College to offer post-secondary education programs. In 1981, it was authorized to award the Associate of Applied Science degree, and in 2000 it was approved to award the Bachelor of Science degree. The school prepares its students for careers in the visual and practical arts.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 17% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 17,472 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 100 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,835 | 38% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,800 | 44% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 634 | 36% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 8,183 | 87% | |
Any Aid: |
94% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
