Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, Washington 98121
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
27.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.0%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (10)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1915, the school was known as The Cornish School of Music Language and Dancing.
- •Cornish would go on to serve as the school's director for its first 25 years, until 1939.
- •In 1915, the first full academic year, eurhythmics was added and the first studio arts classes taught.
- •That year, Cornish became one of the first West Coast schools of any type to offer a summer session.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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