The Art Institute of Washington
University Website: www.aiw.aii.edu
The Art Institute of Washington – is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than 40 for-profit 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 (EDMC), which is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Art Institute of Washington opened in January 2000 in The Ames Center at 1820 North Fort Myer Drive in Arlington, Virginia in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area . The school is a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) .
Fast Facts
- Private for profit, Four or more years
- 1993 students
- $22,656.00 avg tuition
1820 N Fort Myer Dr
Arlington,
VA
22209-1802
(703) 358-9550
The Art Institute of Washington
| Applied | 1,641 | |
| Admitted | 779 | 47% |
| Enrolled total | 736 | |
| Full Time: | 407 | |
| Part Time | 329 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| SAT Writing |
| ACT Composite | ||
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 61% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 25% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 34% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| 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 Washington
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $22,656.00 | $22,656.00 | $22,656.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $4,960.00 | $4,960.00 | $4,960.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $472.00 | $472.00 | $472.00 |
| 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 | $12,944.00 | $14,700.00 | $7,852.00 |
| Other Expenses | $7,852.00 | $7,852.00 | $7,852.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | |
| Books and Supplies | $4,780.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 90% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 75% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $3,938.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 86% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $10,678.00 |
The Art Institute of Washington
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
| Computer Graphics | X | |||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | X | X | ||
| PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES | ||||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | X | |||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | X | X | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | X | |||
| Commercial Photography | X | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | X | X | ||
| Graphic Design | X | X | ||
| Interior Design | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in Virginia
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| College Scholarship Assistance Program - VA Council of Higher Edu. | $5000 | Varies |
| Mary Macon McGuire Scholarship | $2500 | March 15, 2012 |
| Dorothy J. Hall Memorial Scholarship | $2500 | March 30, 2012 |
| Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation Scholarship | $2500 | April 01, 2012 |
| Done Vida Scholarship | $2000 | March 31, 2012 |
| Virginia Commonwealth Award | Varies | Varies |
| Third-Way Internship | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Security and Sustainability Program Internship (Washington DC) | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Communications and Development Internship (Washington DC) | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near The Art Institute of Washington
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| ACT College | 0.2mi |
| Argosy University-Washington D.C. | 0.2mi |
| Georgetown University | 0.8mi |
| George Washington University | 1.4mi |
| Corcoran College of Art and Design | 1.8mi |
| Everest College-Arlington | 2.2mi |
| Strayer University | 2.2mi |
| Institute of World Politics | 2.2mi |
| Westwood College-Arlington Ballston | 2.4mi |
| American University | 3.0mi |
| Institute for the Psychological Sciences | 3.0mi |
| Marymount University | 3.1mi |
| Wesley Theological Seminary | 3.2mi |
| DeVry University-Virginia | 3.3mi |
| Howard University | 3.3mi |
