Brooks Institute (BI) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Founded in 1945, Brooks Institute is a four-year private media and communication arts college, with locations in Santa Barbara, CA and Ventura, CA. Originally established as a photography school, it now incorporates film, graphic design, visual journalism as well as its devotion to photography. Traditional classwork plus hands-on experiences help this school guide its students towards careers in the media arts.

Students are offered the best in current technology in order to remain competitive in the industries these future artists will be working in. The Ventura campus has access to a former motion picture studio so students can truly experience the environment they will soon be a part of someday, in addition to cameras, sound stages, screen room, and post-production facilities.

Information Summary

Ranks 105th in California and 1721st overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	69.1
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$22,424
Admission Success rate	98%
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	13 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	77% / 58%
Enrollment Total (all students)	518

Academics

Students at this school work towards careers in the motion pictures, emerging media markets, graphic design, or journalism. Creativity and critical thinking are fostered here, making it a unique place to develop academically.

Currently, there are several degrees that can be earned here and students choose one of the two schools to enroll in:

School of Film/Communication

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Bachelor of Science in Visual Journalism

School of Photography

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Professional Photography
Master of Fine Arts in Photography

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Admissions

A background in visual arts in not required but students with drive and determination are favored. Applying is easy, and students need to provide the following:

Completed Application form
Signed Enrollment Agreement
Signed Student Disclosures
$50 Application Fee

Please note that all students must be prepared for a personal or telephone interview with an admissions representative.

Financial Aid

There are several options for students in the search for tuition aid. The school provides scholarships and grants so students are encouraged to research the following and apply:

Presidential Grant
Freshman Merit/Need-Based Grant
Graphic Design Scholarship
Re-Entry Scholarship
High School Scholarship

In addition to the above awards, the college participates in Federal Financial Aid. Students interested in this track need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Typical aid takes the form of a Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental and Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Student and Parent Loans.

Student Financial Aid Details

Ranks 1576th for the average student loan amount.
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Students

Brooks is a small commuter college with no student housing, but the college will assist interested students in finding suitable accommodations for their duration of study here.

One of the most exciting aspects of this school are the two student galleries, Gallery 27 and Visions Gallery. Here, students, alumni, and even faculty can display their visual creations and gain valuable gallery experience with their art.

Student Enrollment Demographics

Student Graduation Demographics

Accreditation

This school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Brooks Institute