The Art Institute of Tucson
University Website: www.artinstitutes.edu/tucson
The Art Institute of Tucson – is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than 40 educational institutions located throughout North America, providing education in design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts.
The Art Institute of Tucson was founded in 1996 as the Fleur de Lis Institute of Interior Design, and was later known as Tucson Design College . It was renamed The Art Institute of Tucson in 2007 when it was purchased by Education Management Corporation, which is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Fast Facts
- Private for profit, Four or more years
- 360 students
- $16,812.00 avg tuition
5099 E. Grant Rd. #100
Tucson,
AZ
85712
(520) 318-2719
Apply online
Admissions:
www.artinstitutes.edu/tucson/Admi..
Areas of Study:
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Personal And Culinary Services
- Visual And Performing Arts
The Art Institute of Tucson
| Applied | 119 | |
| Admitted | 58 | 49% |
| Enrolled total | 49 | |
| Full Time: | 33 | |
| Part Time | 16 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| SAT Writing |
| ACT Composite | ||
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 58% |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
The Art Institute of Tucson
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $16,812.00 | $16,812.00 | $16,812.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $467.00 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | |||
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | |||
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $8,469.00 | $5,889.00 | |
| Other Expenses | $5,889.00 | $5,889.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | |
| Books and Supplies | $1,985.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 93% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 66% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,483.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 93% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $9,472.00 |
The Art Institute of Tucson
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Fashion Merchandising | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Advertising | X | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | X | |||
| PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES | ||||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | X | |||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | X | X | ||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | X | |||
| Fashion/Apparel Design | X | X | ||
| Graphic Design | X | X | ||
| Interior Design | X | X | ||
Scholarships for Students in Arizona
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Schools Community Service Scholarship | $10000 | March 02, 2012 |
| John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship | $3500 | February 15, 2012 |
| CU Succeed Scholarship | $2000 | May 11, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship | Varies | February 17, 2012 |
Schools Near The Art Institute of Tucson
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 0.9mi |
| Brown Mackie College-Tucson | 1.2mi |
| Pima Medical Institute | 2.2mi |
| University of Phoenix-Southern Arizona Campus | 2.3mi |
| The Art Center Design College-Tucson | 2.5mi |
| Brookline College | 3.1mi |
| University of Arizona | 4.1mi |
| Pima Community College | 6.1mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-Tucson | 7.3mi |
| Tohono O'Odham Community College | 62.9mi |
| Central Arizona College | 66.2mi |
| Eastern Arizona College | 77.1mi |
| Chandler/Gilbert Community College | 89.5mi |
| International Baptist College | 91.7mi |
| Everest College-Mesa | 91.8mi |
