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Cornish College of the Arts

Seattle, Washington 98121

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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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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 Life

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

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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)

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