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
- $17,496.00 avg tuition
1820 N Fort Myer Dr
Arlington,
VA
22209-1802
(703) 358-9550
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 Washington
| Applied | 1,292 | |
| Admitted | 558 | 43% |
| Enrolled total | 521 | |
| Full Time: | 393 | |
| Part Time | 128 |
| 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 | 57% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 22% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 33% |
| 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 | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | 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 | $17,496.00 | $17,496.00 | $17,496.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $486.00 | $486.00 | $486.00 |
| 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 | $10,194.00 | $8,670.00 | $9,390.00 |
| Other Expenses | $9,390.00 | $9,390.00 | $9,390.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,398.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 94% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 78% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $6,043.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 91% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $10,162.00 |
The Art Institute of Washington
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Advertising | X | |||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | X | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | X | 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 | |||
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | X | X | ||
| Commercial Photography | X | X | ||
| Graphic Design | X | X | ||
| Interior Design | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in Virginia
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Leo Bourassa Scholarship | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Internship | Varies | Varies |
| Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship | Varies | June 30, 2012 |
| Virginia Sheriffs' Institute Scholarship | Varies | May 01, 2013 |
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Schools Near The Art Institute of Washington
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| ACT College | 0.1mi |
| Argosy University-Washington D.C. | 0.2mi |
| Strayer University-Virginia | 0.8mi |
| Georgetown University | 0.8mi |
| George Washington University | 1.4mi |
| Corcoran College of Art and Design | 1.8mi |
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC | 2.1mi |
| Strayer University-Global Region | 2.1mi |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia | 2.1mi |
| Institute of World Politics | 2.2mi |
| Everest College-Arlington | 2.2mi |
| Westwood College-Arlington Ballston | 2.4mi |
| Institute for the Psychological Sciences | 3.0mi |
| American University | 3.0mi |
| Marymount University | 3.2mi |
