Acceptance Rate
70%
Enrollment
480
Graduation Rate
52%
Student-Faculty Ratio
8:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,696
Retention Rate
69%
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$39,913
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,913
Avg Net Price
$39,060
Room & Board
$15,760
Total COA
$55,150
Median Debt
$27,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$28,155
$30,001–48,000
$30,948
$48,001–75,000
$36,693
$75,001–110,000
$40,853
$110,001+
$44,405
Pell Grant Rate: 30%
Federal Loan Rate: 73%
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Sticker Price$55,673
Estimated Net Price$39,060 (avg)
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Cornish College of the Arts's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
52%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,696
Retention Rate
69%
Median Debt
$27,000
Top Programs
Visual & Performing Arts
94.6%
Communications Technology
5.4%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 48 | $22,333 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 33 | $55,554 |
| Dance | 20 | $18,609 |
| Music | 17 | $20,672 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 14 | $26,730 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 8 | — |
Demographics
Men 31%Women 69%
White
66.3%
Black
4.8%
Hispanic
0.6%
Asian
4.8%
Two or More
7.7%
International
2.1%
Application Info
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