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B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B-
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    NG
  6. Party Scene
    A-
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    A-
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    A
  11. Student Life
    A-
  12. Safety
    B-
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Cornish College of the Arts is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
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Athletic Conference
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Address
1000 Lenora Street
Seattle, WA 98121
Website
cornish.edu
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Cornish College of the Arts Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
60%
Application Deadline
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SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$34,021/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $31,805/ year
  • $30-48k
    $39,595/ year
  • $49-75k
    $41,006/ year
  • $76-110k
    $39,215/ year
  • $110k+
    $38,977/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
100%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.16 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.17 responses
47%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.17 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Drama and Theatre Production
    42 Graduates
  • Design and Visual Communications
    40 Graduates
  • Dance
    27 Graduates
  • Studio Arts
    25 Graduates
  • Music Performance
    24 Graduates
  • Theatre Design
    10 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
667Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
37%
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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
79%
Poll
100%
of students say they don't have Greek life.13 responses
Poll
89%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.19 responses
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$27,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
48%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.8 responses
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Fine Arts department student here. The top three things that I think Cornish has to offer is student personal studio space , a good grounding in modern and contemporary art history, theory, and critique, and a diversity conscious and accepting student body and faculty. The bottom three things that I think keep me from rating Cornish higher are the Administration's inability to communicate effectively, the often dodgy way in which courses can morph from one thing into another, and a couple of instructors who are not good teachers. That being said, the vast majority of instructors are great; knowledgeable, thoughtful, and engaged in what the students are doing. Over arching this is Cornish's ability to offer a range of disciplines rather than just painting + drawing as is the case with various Universities. All in all, I would recommend Cornish and I'm still here, three years later, and planning on graduating next year.
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Overall I have been very satisfied with Cornish College of the Arts! I am in the Visual Arts program and there is such a diverse range of opportunities to complete assignments in your own respective field. The food is alright, there is always a decent salad bar and fresh pizza. This is NOT a party school, check out UW for that one. Dorms are decently sized for 2 people.
Cornish College of the Arts is a fantastic program. If you are a prospective student searching for an individual focused and dedicated curriculum, Cornish is the place. As a musical theater student, I am being challenged positively in all aspects, and am even given the privilege of taking courses outside of my major. Cornish provides a home in which to push the artist, challenging you to see what you can do, and to not take no for an answer. On the side of cons, they are still fleshing out the musical theatre program and adding more dance. To me though, that is not a worry, as most colleges grow over time and change their programs to better suit the needs of their students, which is what Cornish is doing. I highly recommend this innovative and exciting college to any artist looking for a place to start.