The Art Institute of Charlotte
University Website: www.artinstitutes.edu/charlotte
Apply Online: www.artinstitutes.edu/charlotte/admissions/onlineapp.asp
The Art Institute of Charlotte – is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than 45 educational institutions located throughout North America, providing education in design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts. The Art Institutes system is a subsidiary of Education Management Corporation, which is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1973 as the American Business & Fashion Institute, the college joined The Art Institutes system of schools in 1999 and changed its name to The Art Institute of Charlotte . The Art Institute of Charlotte is located at 2110 Water Ridge Parkway in Charlotte, North Carolina and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) .
The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham is a branch of The Art Institute of Charlotte. The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham is owned by The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham, Inc. The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Art Institutes International, LLC.
Some of The Art Institute of Charlotte’s students, alumni and professors have been interviewed or profiled in media outlets such as The Charlotte Observer , The San Jose Mercury News , and NBC affiliate WCNC-TV .
Fast Facts
- Private for profit, Four or more years
- 1007 students
- $17,028.00 avg tuition
Three Lakepointe Plaze, 2110 Water Ridge Parkway
Charlotte,
NC
28217-4536
(704) 357-8020
Apply online
Admissions:
www.artinstitutes.edu/charlotte/a..
Financial Aid:
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The Art Institute of Charlotte
| Applied | 883 | |
| Admitted | 381 | 43% |
| Enrolled total | 381 | |
| Full Time: | 323 | |
| Part Time | 58 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 45% |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
The Art Institute of Charlotte
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $17,028.00 | $17,028.00 | $17,028.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $473.00 | $473.00 | $473.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $7,083.00 | $8,670.00 | $5,980.00 |
| Other Expenses | $9,390.00 | $9,390.00 | $5,980.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,910.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 97% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 77% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $5,938.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 90% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $10,841.00 |
The Art Institute of Charlotte
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | X | X | ||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | X | X | ||
| PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES | ||||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | X | X | ||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Graphic Design | X | X | ||
| Interior Design | X | X | ||
Scholarships for Students in North Carolina
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| John Locke Foundation Internship | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near The Art Institute of Charlotte
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| ITT Technical Institute-Charlotte South | 0.3mi |
| University of Phoenix-Charlotte Campus | 2.5mi |
| DeVry University-North Carolina | 3.2mi |
| Charlotte School of Law | 4.2mi |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences | 5.1mi |
| Queens University of Charlotte | 5.4mi |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | 5.5mi |
| Johnson C Smith University | 5.7mi |
| Central Piedmont Community College | 5.9mi |
| King's College | 6.2mi |
| New Life Theological Seminary | 8.1mi |
| Belmont Abbey College | 8.6mi |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 13.8mi |
| ITT Technical Institute–Charlotte North | 14.0mi |
| York Technical College | 16.7mi |
