The Art Institute of Charleston (SM)
General Information
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- Religious Affiliation:
- Not applicable
- Federal Aid:
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Enrollment (Fall 2008)
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- Total enrollment:
- 499
- Undergraduate enrollment:
- 499, 0
- 499
- Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
- 499, 0
- 499
- Graduate enrollment:
- 499, 0
- 499
- Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 87.00, 13
- 87.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 13, 87
- 13%
- Undergraduate student gender (Male):
- 36.00, 64
- 36.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
- 64, 36
- 64%
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaska Native:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- Black or African American:
- 16.00, 84
- 16.00%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 2.00, 98
- 2.00%
- White:
- 71.00, 29
- 71.00%
- Two or more races:
- 8.00, 92
- 8.00%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 8.00, 92
- 8.00%
- Non-resident alien:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
Undergraduate Student Age
- 24 and under:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- 25 and over:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Age unknown:
- 8.00, 92
- 8.00%
Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
Undergraduate Student Residence
- In-state:
- 8.00, 92
- 8.00%
- Out-of-state:
- 8.00, 92
- 8.00%
- Foreign countries:
- 8.00, 92
- 8.00%
- Unknown:
- 8.00, 92
- 8.00%
Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
- Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
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Undergraduate academic year prices
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $28,992 | $27,840 | $26,752 |
| Books and supplies | $2,275 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Living arrangement
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and board (On Campus) | $11,032 | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| Other (On Campus) | $7,300 | $7,620 | $7,620 |
| Room and board (Off Campus) | $11,032 | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| Other (Off Campus) | $7,300 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Other (Off Campus with Family) | $7,300 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Total Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | $47,324 | $46,380 | $45,292 |
| Off Campus | $47,324 | $47,760 | $46,672 |
| Off Campus with Family | $36,292 | $33,840 | $32,752 |
Financial Aid
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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
- % of students receiving any financial aid:
- 76.00, 24
- 76%
- % of students receiving grant aid by type:
- Total grants: 62%
Federal: 28%
Institutional: 52%
- Average amount of grant aid received by type:
- Total grants: $6,895
Federal: $3,607
Institutional: $897
Admissions
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- Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
- 50
| Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 157 | 71 | 86 |
| Percent admitted | 55% | 49% | 60% |
Admissions Considerations
- Secondary school GPA:
- Required
- Secondary school record:
- Required
- Recommendations:
- Recommended
- Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
- Recommended
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
- Required
Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
Retention and Graduation Rates
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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates
Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- Student retention (Full-time):
- 55.00, 45
- 55%
- Student retention (Part-time):
- 14.00, 86
- 14%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Programs/Majors
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