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Nossi College of Art and Design

Nashville, Tennessee 37115

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Close-knit campus

Nossi College of Art and Design is a private urban institution in Nashville, Tennessee. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 278 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,113 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,591.

Established
1779
Conference
United States Australian Football League
Division
Division I

Plan Your Visit

43%Acceptance
SAT Avg
278Students
10:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$35,113Earnings 10yr
$23,591Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate43.3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,350
Books & Supplies$700
Total Cost of Attendance$26,846
Average Net Price$23,591
Median Debt at Graduation$33,498
Monthly Payment (10yr)$355

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,498
$30–48K$23,123
$48–75K$24,549
$75–110K$25,355
$110K+$26,846

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

2.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,708

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

2

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (6)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

75%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
278
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
58%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 24%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.5%
Freshman Retention75.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$28,099
10 Years$35,113

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Houston Oilers

National basketballWestern openOpen wereFlat track

History & Fun Facts

  • 18th and 19th centuries In 1689, French-Canadian trader Martin Chartier established a trading post on the Cumberland River, near the present-day site of the city.
  • In 1714, a group of French traders under the command of Charles Charleville established a settlement and trading post at the present location of downtown Nashville, which became known as French Lick.
  • These settlers quickly established an extensive fur trading network with the local Native Americans, but by the 1740s the settlement had largely been abandoned.
  • In 1779, explorers James Robertson and John Donelson led a party of Overmountain Men to the site of French Lick, and constructed Fort Nashborough.
  • By 1800, the city had 345 residents, including 136 enslaved African Americans and 14 free African Americans.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from TN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
6 mi(10 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
218 mi(378 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
246 mi(426 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BNA Nashville9 mi
BHM Birmingham185 mi
MEM Memphis200 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA937 mi · ~27h 4m drive
New York, NY754 mi · ~21h 47m drive
Hartford, CT845 mi · ~24h 25m drive
Providence, RI907 mi · ~26h 12m drive
Albany, NY821 mi · ~23h 43m drive
Syracuse, NY733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
Rochester, NY680 mi · ~19h 39m drive
Buffalo, NY621 mi · ~17h 56m drive
Philadelphia, PA679 mi · ~19h 37m drive
Pittsburgh, PA466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
Harrisburg, PA602 mi · ~17h 23m drive
Newark, NJ746 mi · ~21h 33m drive
Washington, DC562 mi · ~16h 14m drive
Baltimore, MD591 mi · ~17h 4m drive
Atlanta, GA218 mi · ~6h 18m drive
Charlotte, NC338 mi · ~9h 46m drive
Raleigh, NC454 mi · ~13h 7m drive
Miami, FL821 mi · ~23h 43m drive
Orlando, FL617 mi · ~17h 49m drive
Tampa, FL625 mi · ~18h 3m drive
Nashville, TN6 mi · ~10 min drive
New Orleans, LA476 mi · ~13h 45m drive
Richmond, VA522 mi · ~15h 5m drive
Chicago, IL392 mi · ~11h 19m drive
Detroit, MI465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
Minneapolis, MN693 mi · ~20h 1m drive
St. Louis, MO251 mi · ~7h 15m drive
Kansas City, MO472 mi · ~13h 38m drive
Indianapolis, IN246 mi · ~7h 6m drive
Columbus, OH328 mi · ~9h 29m drive
Cleveland, OH453 mi · ~13h 5m drive
Milwaukee, WI474 mi · ~13h 42m drive
Dallas, TX620 mi · ~17h 55m drive
Houston, TX671 mi · ~19h 23m drive
Austin, TX757 mi · ~21h 52m drive
San Antonio, TX828 mi · ~23h 55m drive
Los Angeles, CA1779 mi · ~51h 24m drive
San Francisco, CA1960 mi · ~56h 37m drive
San Diego, CA1743 mi · ~50h 21m drive
Seattle, WA1969 mi · ~56h 53m drive
Portland, OR1965 mi · ~56h 46m drive
Denver, CO1021 mi · ~29h 30m drive
Phoenix, AZ1445 mi · ~41h 45m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1390 mi · ~40h 9m drive
Honolulu, HI4335 mi · ~125h 14m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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