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The Art Institute of Houston
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Information Summary
Ranks 1873rd overall and 83rd in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
54.7 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$47,500 |
| Admission
Success rate |
50% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
58% / 41% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,601 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Houston, TX 77056-4197
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,031 (14,031 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 7,427 (1.83 people per house) |
| Families | 3,251 (2.62 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 306 |
| Pop. — Asian | 600 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 29 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 82 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 12,662 |
| Pop. — Other | 666 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Schools of art, music, and design
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | 1 |
| 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 Houston?
Ranks 78th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $20,600 | $20,600 | $20,600 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $420 | $420 | $420 |
| 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 | $47,500 | $47,500 | $47,500 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $42,700 | $42,700 | $42,700 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $31,100 | $31,100 | $31,100 |
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 | $21,312  $20,900 |
$21,312  $20,900 |
$21,312  $20,900 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,100  $2,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,724  $16,400 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $7,239  $8,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,374  $11,600 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $7,239  $8,000 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $7,239  $8,000 |
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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 | 528 (222 male / 306 female) |
| Admitted | 265 (119 male / 146 female) |
| Admission rate | 50% |
| First-time Enrollment | 255 (113 male / 142 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 179 (77 male / 102 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 76 (36 male / 40 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,601 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does The Art Institute of Houston use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does The Art Institute of Houston 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 | 643 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $7,608 |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
The Art Institute of Houston Ranks 137th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,088 | 127 |  52% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $6,265 | 3 |  1% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,654 | 107 |  44% |
| Student Loan Aid | $10,129 | 223 |  91% |
| Any financial aid type | 232 |  95% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at The Art Institute of Houston?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 101 | 73 | 174 |
Hispanic | 152 | 141 | 293 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 33 | 78 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 227 | 275 | 502 |
Race Unknown | 233 | 321 | 554 |
| Total | 758 | 843 | 1,601 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at The Art Institute of Houston?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 37 | 14 | 51 |
Hispanic | 70 | 46 | 116 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 6 | 20 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 109 | 66 | 175 |
Race Unknown | 119 | 65 | 184 |
| Total | 349 | 197 | 546 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at The Art Institute of Houston.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 58 | 126 | |
| 24 | 38 | 62 | |
| 36 | 13 | 49 | |
| 4 | 42 | 46 | |
| 29 | 7 | 36 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 6 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 36 | |||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 3 | 10 | 7 | 20 | ||||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 6 | 19 | 5 | 27 | 5 | 62 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 19 | 30 | 4 | 67 | 6 | 126 | ||
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | ||||||||
| Interior Design | 3 | 7 | 3 | 33 | 46 | |||
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 19 | ||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 4 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 49 | |
| Total | 39 | 82 | 23 | 1 | 196 | 25 | 366 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
The Art Institute of Houston Ranks 3054th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $39,974 ($40,656 male / $38,111 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 56 (41 male / 15 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 22 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $820,346 |
The Art Institute of Houston Academics
Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. Nonetheless, specific special study options were not reported. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Art Institute of Houston is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Art Institute of Houston.
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Arts – General, Graphic Design, Interior Design
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Baking/Pastry Arts, Personal & Culinary Services – General
The Art Institute of Houston Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, though this may be did not report the exact number of transfer students. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 32% and Open admission. Remember that this can change at any time.
The regular application due date was not reported. 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. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again,
The Art Institute of Houston Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form.
The Art Institute of Houston Students
Art Institute of Houston offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting and Very large city (over 500,000). The university is a Proprietary, College of Art, Four-year, Coed, where 32 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited.
This school features the Suburban setting and Very large city (over 500,000).
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