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Charlotte, NC 28217-4536
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w. www.aich.artinstitutes.edu/charlotte
The Art Institute of Charlotte
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 2601st overall and 106th in North Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
44.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$30,681 |
| Admission
Success rate |
38% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
44% / 39% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
880 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Charlotte, NC 28217-4536
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,388 (18,882 urban / 506 rural) |
| Households | 7,020 (2.76 people per house) |
| Median Household Income | $38,757 |
| Families | 4,701 (3.26 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 11,163 |
| Pop. — Asian | 620 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 14 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 180 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 6,368 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,775 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending The Art Institute of Charlotte?
Ranks 697th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $19,296 | $19,296 | $19,296 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $402 | $402 | $402 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $30,681 | $30,681 | $30,681 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $32,346 | $32,346 | $32,346 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $29,646 | $29,646 | $29,646 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $17,244  $19,446 |
$17,244  $19,446 |
$17,244  $19,446 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,530  $1,800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,411  $7,035 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,010  $2,400 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,323  $8,700 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,010  $2,400 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $9,660  $8,400 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 586 (184 male / 402 female) |
| Admitted | 225 (86 male / 139 female) |
| Admission rate | 38% |
| First-time Enrollment | 204 (78 male / 126 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 161 (64 male / 97 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 43 (14 male / 29 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 880 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does The Art Institute of Charlotte use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does The Art Institute of Charlotte accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 325 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,500 |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
The Art Institute of Charlotte Ranks 123rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,945 | 83 |  46% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $942 | 50 |  28% |
| Student Loan Aid | $10,262 | 161 |  89% |
| Any financial aid type | 169 |  93% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at The Art Institute of Charlotte?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 90 | 196 | 286 |
Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 42 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 12 | 18 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 1 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 148 | 354 | 502 |
Race Unknown | 8 | 21 | 29 |
| Total | 275 | 605 | 880 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at The Art Institute of Charlotte?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 11 | 28 | 39 |
Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 3 | 3 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 9 | 22 | 31 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 20 | 54 | 74 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at The Art Institute of Charlotte.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 41 | 44 | |
| 16 | 22 | 38 | |
| N/A | 34 | 34 | |
| 18 | 13 | 31 | |
| 11 | 12 | 23 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 34 | ||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 5 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 31 | |||
| Graphic Design | 11 | 2 | 25 | 38 | ||||
| Interior Design | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 44 | |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 12 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 23 | |||
| Total | 49 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 106 | 2 | 170 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
The Art Institute of Charlotte Ranks 3446th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $35,430 ($35,699 male / $35,090 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 34 (19 male / 15 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 21 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $403,645 |
The Art Institute of Charlotte Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. In particular, the university has a Distance Learning, Internships and Study Abroad. Art Institute of Charlotte is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Art Institute of Charlotte.
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Fashion Merchandising
- Computer Science:
- Web/Multimedia Design
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Culinary Arts/Related Services, Restaurant/Catering Management
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Graphic Design, Interior Design, Multimedia
The Art Institute of Charlotte Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, otherwise did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Additionally, the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
The Art Institute of Charlotte Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
The Art Institute of Charlotte Students
The school’s size is approximately eight hundred and twenty-one degree-seeking undergrads. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. Art Institute of Charlotte offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees.
This school features the Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus.
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over 2 years ago
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This place will rob you blind stay away receive your education through life experiences and your own exploration of art. The only thing you will leave with is Your whole family in debt. DO NOT ATTEND THIS JOKE OF A SCHOOL. And if you do be prepared to be robbed blind.