Corcoran College Of Art And Design
Location and Contact Information
500 Seventeenth Street, NWWashington, DC 20006-4804
USA
Main Tel: (202) 639-1800
Web Site
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Overview
Located in Washington D.C., Corcoran College of Art and Design is a private institution. It was established in 1890, as the Corcoran School of Art. With a student body of over 550, Corcoran College of Art and Design is the only college in Washington that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines. The college offers a joint bachelor’s and master’s degrees in diverse areas of study including digital media design, photojournalism and graphic design
The Corcoran Student Services organizes and sponsors a host of social and educational programs. Some of the programs include fund raising, student film nights, student art exhibitions and sales, special workshops, art related excursions, and community service events.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in fine arts, photography and commercial art, media, and design.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Selective admissions.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Corcoran:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine College of Art | Portland, ME | 369 |
| 2 | Principia College | Elsah, IL | |
| 3 | Clarke College | Dubuque, IA | 1,156 |
| 4 | Naropa University | Boulder, CO | 1,075 |
| 5 | Oglethorpe University | Atlanta, GA | 1,053 |
| 6 | Sage College of Albany | Albany, NY | 1,936 |
| 7 | Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | 1,058 |
| 8 | California College of the Arts | Oakland, CA | 1,710 |
| 9 | Wells College | Aurora, NY | 579 |
| 10 | Montserrat College of Art | Beverly, MA | 278 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 66 | 6 |
| Master | 35 | 3 |
| < 1 year certificate | 22 | 10 |
| Associate | 6 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 19 |
Students
Student enrollment was 942 in 2009-2010 (468 full-time equivalent).
About 25% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 75% of the class.
Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%.
Students under 25 years old represent 39% of the student body. About 28% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 55% Women 52% All 53%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 460-610 Math 450-540 Writing 450-560
Room and Board
Corcoran provides on-campus housing for 80 of its 468 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Corcoran offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Sculpture
MEDIA
- Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Photojournalism
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Drawing
- Photography
- Printmaking
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