The Art Institute of Phoenix
Academics
The Art Institute of Phoenix, a private 4-year arts college, opened in 1995 with a class of just 45 students. As a branch of the Art Institute of Colorado Denver, it offered just four degree programs and 17 staff members. Over the course of the years the Art Institute of Phoenix has gradually added degree programs and has grown considerably, currently enrolling over 1,000 students each semester and offering a variety of associate’s and bachelor’s degrees from design, media arts and culinary programs. With more than 40 North American campuses, the Art Institute is designed to offer year-round study opportunities to students from all walks of life, from recent high school graduates to adult and continuing education learners. The Art Institutes are the product of parent company Education Management Corporation, one of the largest providers of private post-secondary education in North America.
Located in north-central Phoenix, the Art Institute of Phoenix’s home is a four-story building set in the heart of town with scenic mountain views. The Institute’s many classrooms, laboratory facilities, studios, and offices are based out of this location, as are the Culinary Arts kitchens, and the library- in the over 72,000-square-feet of collective space. This state-of-the-art learning center is equipped with full-time technology staff.
By working to provide students with not only a college education but career and technology training in the creative fields, the Art Institute of Phoenix prepares students for the real world’s job market. Popular areas of study include advertising, graphic, interior and Web design, and animation, multimedia, video and the culinary arts. The Art Institute of Phoenix’s 12 ever-expanding degree-granting programs offer Associate of Applied Science degrees and Bachelor of Arts degrees, including but not limited to exciting options like the baking & pastry arts-associate of applied science, the fashion marketing bachelor of arts, and the visual & game programming bachelor of arts. Flexible evening, weekend, online and on-ground course options are offered to students in the areas of culinary arts, culinary management, graphic design, and web design & interactive media. Students may also combine campus and online coursework to complete their degree requirements in these specified fields.
The Art Institute of Phoenix is authorized by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-secondary Education and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Some programs require separate accreditation, like the associate of applied science degree program in culinary arts, which is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation, Inc. Accrediting Commission, and the bachelor’s degree in interior design program which is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at The Art Institute of Phoenix.
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The Art Institute of Phoenix
Admissions
When considering applying at the Art Institute of Phoenix, the first person to contact is an Assistant Director of Admissions, who can give you valuable information about programs of study, the campus, and set you up with a campus tour.
Prospective students must submit a high school transcript or GED equivalency scores, any transcripts from previously attended post-secondary institutions, and an essay which details how the applicant and the Art Institute of Phoenix are well matched to achieve the applicant’s academic goals. Evaluations of applications will be based on the student’s previous academic records, and the student’s interest in the elected area of study. The final step is to complete an application. Accepted students will be asked to complete an enrollment agreement within 10 days after submission of the application.
When applying students are encouraged to submit a portfolio, although it is not required unless the student is an applicant to the game art & design program. Students may also wish to submit, but are by no means required to complete, results for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and/or the American College Test (ACT).
Financial Aid
The Art Institute of Phoenix recommends that students begin the process of applying for financial aid as soon into their student application process as possible, and must fill out the FAFSA. Student may qualify for federal or state aid, private loans, and/or grants based on economic necessity and academic performance. Other funding options include scholarships, Veterans Administration benefits, and work study programs.
As is the case for all schools either directly or indirectly owned and operated by Education Management LLC, students are eligible for financial aid from the EDMC Education Foundation. The EDMC Education Foundation, a non-profit corporation, raises scholarship funds to assist enrolled and prospective student in achieving their academic and career-related goals.
Scholarships are a great option for Art Institute of Phoenix students, with many available options such as the Art Institutes Awards many scholarship programs including but not limited to the Art Institutes Merit Awards, the Art Institutes Storytellers Photography Scholarship Competition, and the Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition. Other scholarships include SkillsUSA, the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, C-Cap, and ProStart.
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The Art Institute of Phoenix
Students
All accepted students at the Art Institute of Phoenix must attend the mandatory new student orientation. Students will be introduced to student life, and meet important Art Institute of Phoenix contacts. Post-orientation students have access to the Student Affairs department which provides services like personal and disability counseling, student activities, and housing assistance.
Student housing options include school-sponsored housing communities managed by the Art Institute of Phoenix Housing Staff, including a full-time Residential Life Coordinator, the Director of Residential Life and Housing, and Student Resident Assistants. School-sponsored housing may be financed through financial aid, and includes furnishings, telephones, utilities, and same-sex roommate placement services. Some properties also include amenities like parking, fitness centers, internet cafes, swimming pools and Jacuzzis, and more.
Whether living in student-sponsored housing or not, all students at the Art Institute of Phoenix are able to use the convenient Valley Metro bus Transit System, and take advantage of the Institute’s proximity to grocery stores, shopping, banks, restaurants and pharmacies.
Many students get involved on campus by participating in one of the many organizations and activities, like the 23rd Avenue rAD Club, the Fashion Uncensored Club, the Green Movement club, the Meritage Society Culinary Arts Club, and the Studio 303 Club. Students also take advantage of the many available resources like the campus’s computer labs, life drawing labs, video production studio, audio production studio, library, art gallery, supply store, kitchens, and the Gallery Café.
Student Enrollment Demographics
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Student Graduation Demographics
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Athletics
Although the Art Institute of Phoenix does not field any inter-collegiate sports teams, Phoenix is home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, the MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks, the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes, the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, the Arena Football 1 Arizona Rattlers, the ECHL Phoenix RoadRunners, and the IBL’s Phoenix Flame.
Dear Admissions Office personnel, Today I recieved a phone call from someone in your office talking to me about going back to school at your facility. But, yea but, after seeing what you are charging for your fees, I have to turn you down. Even with the grant I still couldn't afford your fees. omg, they are high. I can see why nobody is contacting you, the fees are outrageous. Even if I was making 200,000 a year, I still couldn't afford your fees. Your school has priced itself out of getting people. I guess only the muliti millionaires can attend your school. Someone like me just can't afford your prices. Your tuitions and fees are just unreal. I guess I will stick with just learning things by myself. Atleast I wont be starving to death. Talk about a bummer. After seeing your fees, tuition costs, that just blew any dreams I might have had right out the window. Thanks but no thanks so to speak. I am also not interested in paying for your lamberginy's and yachts this year.