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Cornish College of the Arts is a private urban institution in Seattle, Washington. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 480 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $33,696 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,060.
Established
1914
Type
Private art college
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70%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
480Students
6:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$33,696Earnings 10yr
$39,060Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Cornish College of the Arts Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate70.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$39,913
Room & Board$15,760
Books & Supplies$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance$55,150
Average Net Price$39,060
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$28,155
$30–48K$30,948
$48–75K$36,693
$75–110K$40,853
$110K+$44,405
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$39,060
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
27.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,610
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (10)
Student Body
Undergrads
480
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%
Race & Ethnicity
White 66%
Black 5%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 5%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate52.0%
Freshman Retention68.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$27,580
8 Years$31,152
10 Years$33,696
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$30,700
Men
$38,900
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)