The Art Institutes

Founded in 1965 and amalgamated with the Arts Institutes network in 1978, The Art Institute of Houston specializes in applied and creative arts programs.  Students can choose from the following programs:

  • Culinary Arts Diploma,
  • Associate of Applied Science in Baking & Pastry, Culinary Arts, Restaurant & Catering Management, Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media
  • Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management, Food & Beverage Management, Design & Technical Graphics, Audio Production, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Photography and Media Arts & Animation

Complete campus services include financial aid and career counseling, housing and student activities.

Campuses

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The Art Institute of Houston

Information

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  • Campus Address:
  • 1900 Yorktown Street, Houston, Texas 77056-4197
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Associate, Bachelor,
  • Campus setting:
  • City: Large
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 1915 (all undergraduate)

General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Special Focus Institutions--Schools of art, music, and design
  • 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:
  • 1915
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 1915, 0
  • 1915
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 1915, 0
  • 1915
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 1915, 0
  • 1915
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 71.00, 29
  • 71.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 29, 71
  • 29%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 40.00, 60
  • 40.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 60, 40
  • 60%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • White:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84.00%
  • 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:
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84.00%

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 $22,600 $20,900 $20,152
Books and supplies $1,700 $2,200 $2,175
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (On Campus) $15,276 $16,400 $11,288
Other (On Campus) $7,300 $8,000 $7,620
Room and board (Off Campus) $11,032 $11,600 $10,920
Other (Off Campus) $7,300 $8,000 $7,620
Other (Off Campus with Family) $7,300 $8,000 $7,620
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
On Campus $45,176 $45,300 $39,060
Off Campus $40,932 $40,500 $38,692
Off Campus with Family $29,900 $28,900 $27,772

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 89.00, 11
  • 89%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 71.00,51.00,50.00
  • Total grants: 71%
    Federal: 51%
    Institutional: 50%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 3639,3451,1554
  • Total grants: $8,644
    Federal: $3,451
    Institutional: $1,554

Admissions

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  • Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
  • 50


Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 Total Male Female
Number of applicants 1,301479822
Percent admitted 55%58%53%
Admissions Considerations
  • Secondary school GPA:
  • Required
  • Secondary school record:
  • Required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies:
  • Required
  • 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):
  • 59.00, 41
  • 59%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 36.00, 64
  • 36%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 44.00, 56
  • 44%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0%
  • Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0%
  • Students who began in Fall 2004 (6-year):
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 70.00, 30
  • 70%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 53.00, 47
  • 53%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 49.00, 51
  • 49%
  • White:
  • 42.00, 58
  • 42%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 18.00, 82
  • 18%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Communications technologies/technicians and support services

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects047
Category total-47

Computer and information sciences and support services

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1319
Category total1319

Personal and culinary services

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef21-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training10014
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager12-
Category total13314

Visual and performing arts

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Commercial and Advertising Art1954
Interior Design-68
Category total19122
Grand total165202

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges2000-07-01-Accredited

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