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:
  • 62.00,28.00,52.00
  • Total grants: 62%
    Federal: 28%
    Institutional: 52%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 2391,3607,897
  • 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 1577186
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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Completions 2007-2008

Visual and performing arts

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Cinematography and Film/Video Production0-
Graphic Design00
Interior Design0-
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