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Art Center College of Design

Art Center College of Design
1700 Lida Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Main telephone 626.396.2200

Website

http://www.artcenter.edu/

	General Information Public or private Private Type of school University Date founded 1930 Degrees offered Bachelor's, Master's School accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges School Setting Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) Closest major metropolitan area Los Angeles Campus size 175 acres County Los Angeles Enrollment   Men Women Total Freshmen         Full time 70 89 159         All undergraduates (including freshmen)         Full time 728 715 1,443   Part time 120 94 214   Total 848 809 1,657         Graduate students 121 71 192         Total all students 969 880 1,849 Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1% Asian 35% Black 1% Hispanic 10% Multiracial 3% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Less than 1% White 24% Race/ethnicity unknown 3% These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. International students Percentage of students from outside the U.S. 21% Age of students Percentage of students 25 or older 30% Tuition
	Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students (Costs are for the 2012-2013 academic year.) In-state tuition $35,052 Out-of-state tuition $35,052 Fees $500 Cost information website http://www.artcenter.edu/accd/admis sions/financial_aid/net_price_calcu lator.jsp Tuition payment plans available Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Tuition waivers available to School employees and their children
	Financial Aid Contact for counseling or more information Clema McKenzie Director of Financial Aid 626.396.2215 Financial aid office website http://www.artcenter.edu/accd/finan cial_aid/financialaid.jsp Applying for financial aid Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Application deadline (for fall term) March 1 Financial aid awarded to undergraduates (2011-2012)   Freshmen All undergraduates (includes freshmen) Typical financial aid package $24,074 $17,803 Average amount of financial aid awarded   Loan $9,242 $10,169   Scholarship or grant $20,208 $14,627 Who received financial aid   Freshmen All undergraduates (includes freshmen) Number who received financial aid 97 1,478 Financial aid programs at this school Loans Institution loans (from the school) Need-based scholarships and grants Federal Pell Grants Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants School-sponsored scholarships and grants State-sponsored scholarships and grants Merit-based scholarships and grants School-sponsored scholarships in art Student employment Work study
	Admissions Contact for more information Kit Baron Vice President, Admissions and Enrollment Management kit.baron@artcenter.edu Electronic application website http://www.artcenter.edu/accd/admis sions/undergraduate/applicationreq. jsp Entrance difficulty For incoming students Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted) Open admissions policy applies to Strength of portfolio for one major and academic record Last year's applicants   Men Women Total   Number who applied 183 267 450   Number accepted 137 228 365 Education required for admission High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted. Application dates   Due Notified by Fall admission* Continuous Continuous Transfer Continuous Continuous * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. Application requirements Online application available http://www.artcenter.edu/accd/admis sions/undergraduate/applicationreq. jsp Application fee $50 Submit these items: High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students Interview Recommended, but not required Written essay or personal statement Required for all students Other application materials Portfolio, required for all students Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants   Very important Important Considered Not considered High school GPA       Difficulty of high school courses       Standardized test scores       High school class rank       Recommendations       Application essay       Character/personal qualities       Interview       Talent or ability       Extracurricular activities       Level of applicant's interest       Religious affiliation/commitment       Work experience       Related to a school graduate       First generation college student       Racial/ethnic group       Other admissions information Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time High school performance of students who enrolled at this school Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.25 Undergraduate retention and graduation Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 83% Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: In four years or less 25% Between four and five years 31% Between five and six years 11% Academics Degrees offered Bachelor's Master's Faculty and instruction Academic calendar Trimesters Number of faculty on campus 431 Student faculty ratio 9:1 Graduation requirements Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 135 credits Alternative credit opportunities International Baccalaureate Computing Computer lab available to students Computer network can be accessed from off campus Discount computer purchase plan available Online registration for classes Student services Health and legal services available on campus for all students Low-cost health insurance Other services for all students Orientation Campus security 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Seattle Pacific University Seattle Pacific University 3307 Third Avenue West Seattle, WA 98119-1997 Main telephone 206.281.2000 General information Public or private Private Type of school University Denomination Methodist Date founded 1891 Degrees offered Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees School accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities School mascot Falcons School setting Setting Urban (in a large city) Closest major metropolitan area Seattle Population of city the school is in 617,334 Distance from campus to city center Two miles Campus size 35 acres County King School visits Visitor information website http://www.spu.edu/depts/ugadm/visi ts/ Contact to set up school visit Admissions Office; 800.366.3344 Student body Enrollment   Men Women Total Freshmen         Full time 247 537 784   Part time 0       Total 247 537 784         All undergraduates (including freshmen)         Full time 1,044 2,064 3,108   Part time 37 93 130   Total 1,081 2,157 3,238         Graduate students 275 644 919         Total all students 1,356 2,801 4,157 Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1% Asian 9% Black 3% Hispanic 8% Multiracial 6% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Less than 1% White 67% Race/ethnicity unknown 2% These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. Out-of-state students Percentage of students from out of state 37% Number of states and territories represented 43 International students Percentage of students from outside the U.S. 1% Number of countries represented 36 Age of students Percentage of students 25 or older 7% Costs Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students (Costs are for the 2013-2014 academic year. Full-time costs are based on three quarters per year.) In-state tuition $33,444 Out-of-state tuition $33,444 Fees $369 Books and supplies $1,026 Room and board (live on campus)* $9,867 Board and transportation (live with parents) $3,558 * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan Cost information website http://spu.edu/depts/sfs/StudentAcc ounts/Costs/index.asp Estimated annual costs for miscellaneous personal items is $1,881 and $1,032 for transportation. Tuition rates vary by Academic program/major Class load (number of credits taken) Course level (e.g., 100, 200) Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) Tuition payment plans available Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Tuition waivers available to School employees and their children Senior citizens Financial aid Contact for counseling or more information Student Financial Services Director of Student Financial Services sfs-info@spu.edu 206.281.2061 Financial aid office website http://www.spu.edu/depts/sfs/ Scholarship list website http://spu.edu/depts/sfs/FinancialA id/GrantsScholarships/index.asp Applying for financial aid Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Application deadline (for fall term) February 1 Financial aid awarded to undergraduates (2012-2013)   Freshmen All undergraduates (includes freshmen) Typical financial aid package $28,411 $27,783 Percentage of need* met by aid package 82% 77% Average amount of financial aid awarded   Loan $5,028 $5,145   Scholarship or grant $22,292 $22,786   Work study award $2,766 $1,419 * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. Who received financial aid   Freshmen All undergraduates (includes freshmen) Number who applied for financial aid 704 2,572 Number who received financial aid 600 2,242 Loans Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 67% Average student loan debt for last graduating class $28,263 Financial aid programs at this school Loans Federal Perkins loans Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Federal Stafford loans (subsidized) Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Institution loans (from the school) Nursing loans Need-based scholarships and grants Federal Pell Grants Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants School-sponsored scholarships and grants State-sponsored scholarships and grants Merit-based scholarships and grants School-sponsored scholarships in academics School-sponsored scholarships in art School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Student employment Work study Admissions Contact for more information Jobe Korb-Nice Director of Admissions admissions@spu.edu 206.281.2021 800.366.3344 Admissions office website http://www.spu.edu/depts/ugadm/ Electronic application website http://www.spu.edu/depts/ugadm/appl yingtospu/applynow.asp Entrance difficulty For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) Last year's applicants   Men Women Total   Number who applied 1,432 3,127 4,559   Number accepted 247 537 784   Number who enrolled 247 537 784 Education required for admission High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted. Application dates   Due Notified by Fall admission* February 1 March 1 Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) November 15 January 5 Transfer August 1 Continuous * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. http://www.spu.edu/depts/ugadm/makecontact/deadlines.asp Application requirements Online application available http://www.spu.edu/depts/ugadm/appl yingtospu/applynow.asp Application fee $45; if admitted and registered for classes, a one-time $80 matriculation fee is required. Submit these items: High school GPA 2.5, required for all students High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students Interview Recommended, but not required Letters of recommendation 2, required for all students Written essay or personal statement Required for all students Exams Required exams SAT or ACT Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants   Very important Important Considered Not considered High school GPA       Difficulty of high school courses       Standardized test scores       High school class rank       Recommendations       Application essay       Character/personal qualities       Interview       Talent or ability       Extracurricular activities       Level of applicant's interest       Religious affiliation/commitment       Work experience       Related to a school graduate       First generation college student       Racial/ethnic group       Other admissions information Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) School uses a waiting list Transfer student admissions Admission requirements Go to http://www.spu.edu/depts/ugadm/tran sfer/ for information. Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit Credits accepted for transfer students College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school SAT Score Critical reading Math Writing   Under 400   1%     400 - 499 22% 22% 24%   500 - 599 43% 45% 47%   600 - 699 29% 29% 23%   700 - 800 5% 3% 5% ACT Score     12 - 17 3%   18 - 23 36%   24 - 29 50%   30 - 36 11% High school performance of students who enrolled at this school Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.54 Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 87% Percentage in top 25% 57% Percentage in top 10% 26% Undergraduate retention and graduation Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 84% Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: In four years or less 55% Between four and five years 13% Between five and six years 3%   Academics Degrees offered Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Other advanced degrees School catalog School catalog website http://spu.edu/acad/UGCatalog/20134 / Academic index website http://spu.edu/acad/UGCatalog/20134 /GeneralInfo/academicprogram.asp Faculty and instruction Academic calendar Quarters Grading system Letter grade (A, B, etc.), pass/fail, audit for no credit (There are restrictions on pass/fail use toward graduation.) Number of faculty on campus 348 Student faculty ratio 15:1 Graduation requirements Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 180 credits All students must meet: Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes Foreign language requirement Yes Internship requirement Depends on major Math or science requirement Yes Senior project requirement Depends on major http://spu.edu/acad/UGCatalog/20134/GeneralInfo/policies.asp#Graduatio n Attendance options Evenings On-line/distance learning Part time Summer school Weekends Optional academic programs Double major Graduate courses open to undergraduates Honors program Student-designed major Off-campus study Domestic exchange available Yes At these U.S. schools or through this program 13 members of the Coalition for Christian Colleges and Universities Study abroad available Yes In these countries Austria/Switzerland, Belize; British Isles Quarter; London; China; European Quarter; Galapagos Islands; Guatemala; Ireland/Scotland; Israel/Palestine; Paris, France; Morocco; Philippines; Rome, Italy; South Africa; Vietnam http://www.spu.edu/acad/study-abroad/ Military officer training (ROTC) Army ROTC Air Force ROTC Naval ROTC http://www.spu.edu/acad/rotc.html Alternative credit opportunities Advanced Placement External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Independent study International Baccalaureate Internships Computing Computers on campus for student use Computer lab available to students Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Computer network can be accessed from off campus Online registration for classes Libraries Main library name Seattle Pacific University Library Number of books and documents in libraries 217,369 Number of subscriptions (periodicals, newspapers) 2,729 Sports Athletic association membership National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Sports website URL http://www.spufalcons.com/index.asp x Intercollegiate and intramural sports available Intercollegiate Intramural Sport Men Women Men Women Archery Yes Yes Basketball Div 2 $ Div 2 $ Yes Yes Bowling Yes Yes Crew Yes Div 2 $ Cross-country running Div 2 $ Div 2 $ Yes Yes Football Yes Yes Gymnastics Div 2 $ Rugby Club Club Soccer Div 2 $ Yes $ Yes Yes Softball Yes Yes Tennis Yes Yes Track and field Div 2 $ Div 2 $ Volleyball Div 2 $ Yes Yes Weight lifting Yes Yes $ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available. Student life Student activities Choral groups Drama or theater groups Newspaper Orchestra Radio station Student government Clubs and associations Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 50 Largest clubs and organizations on campus Centurions, Falconettes, forensics organization, Amnesty International, University Players Student clubs and associations website http://www.spu.edu/depts/studentpro grams/   Housing Contact for more information Residence Life & Housing Office housing@spu.edu 206.281.2188 Housing office website http://www.spu.edu/depts/reslife/ Campus housing Percentage of students who live on campus 54% School owns or operates housing Yes Highest year that students are required to live on campus Sophomore Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed Housing options Co-ed Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes Application deposit $300 Campus housing for graduate students School owns or operates housing for Married graduate students, single graduate students Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served Housing availability for married graduate students First come, first served Housing application deadline August 1
	Student services Academic services for all students Academic advising Remedial education courses Health and legal services available on campus for all students Health clinic Low-cost health insurance Psychological counseling http://www.spu.edu/depts/healthservices/index.asp Other services for all students Orientation Services for students with disabilities Angela Tucker Program Coordinator for Disability Support Service dss@spu.edu 206.281.2272 Disabilities services website http://www.spu.edu/depts/cfl/dss/in dex.asp Designated parking Yes Housing Yes Readers for the blind Yes Services for students with learning disabilities Yes Tutors Yes Campus security 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Late night transport service Graduate study Contact for more information John Glancy Director, Graduate Admissions and Marketing jglancy@spu.edu 800.366.3344 Graduate school website http://www.spu.edu/prospects/grad/ Enrollment   Men Women Total Graduate Students         Full time 87 223 310   Part time 188 421 609   Total 275 644 919         Undergraduates 1,081 2,157 3,238         Total all students 1,356 2,801 4,157 Costs for full-time graduate students (Costs are for the 2013-2014 academic year. Full-time costs are based on six credits per quarter per year.) In-state tuition* $22,596 Out-of-state tuition* $22,596 Fees Visit http://www.spu.edu/depts/sfs/Studen tAccounts/Costs/index.asp for more information. Books and supplies Visit http://www.spu.edu/depts/sfs/Studen tAccounts/Costs/index.asp for more information. * Tuition may vary by program Costs for the clinical psychology program are higher. Graduate admissions Admission requirements See http://www.spu.edu/acad/GRCatalog/2 0134/admission.asp for information on requirements. Application deadline See http://www.spu.edu/prospects/grad/a dmission/ for information on deadlines. Application fee $50 - $75; depending on the program http://spu.edu/acad/GRCatalog/20134/