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CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

482 Total Students

Established in 1914

Fall, Spring, Summer

INTAKES

11:1

Student:Faculty Ratio

64

Acceptance Rate Undergraduate

55

Acceptance Rate Graduate

ABOUT

Cornish College of the Arts is a private art college in Seattle, Washington. It was founded in 1914 by Nellie Cornish, a teacher of piano. The college offers bachelor's degrees in art, dance, design, film, interior architecture, music, performance production, and theater.

Cornish College of the Arts is known for its rigorous academic programs and its focus on professional training. The college has a strong alumni network, and its graduates have gone on to successful careers in the arts.

The college has two campuses in Seattle, one on Lenora Street and the other on Terry Avenue. The Lenora Street campus is the main campus, and it is home to most of the college's academic programs. The Terry Avenue campus is a new residence hall that is located in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

Cornish College of the Arts is a selective college, and it has a low acceptance rate. The college's average SAT score is 1200, and its average ACT score is 26.

RANKINGS OF CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

Cornish College of the Arts is not ranked in the US News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. However, it is ranked #1 in Best Colleges for Performing Arts in America by Niche.com. It is also ranked #62 in Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts by College Factual.

FEES AT CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

Approx 60

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FEE

Approx 60 USD

GRADUATE APPLICATION FEE

Approx 60 USD

TUTION FEE

THE APPLICATION FEE TO CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs
If you apply through Grad-Dreams

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements

TOEFL	IELTS	PTE
75	6.0	54

Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free

SAT	GRE	GMAT
Program Specific	Program Specific	Program Specific

Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements

FACTS

Enrollment: 1,100

Degrees offered: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Master of Fine Arts

Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Cost: $52,280 (2022-2023)

Acceptance rate: 51%

ACCOMODATION

CCA does not offer on-campus housing, but the college provides resources and support to help students find off-campus housing in Seattle. Many options are available, from apartments and shared housing to student dormitories, depending on budget and preferences.