Hussian School Of Art
Location and Contact Information
The Bourse Suite 300 111 S. Independence Mall EastPhiladelphia, PA 19106
USA
Main Tel: (215) 574-9600
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Hussain School of Art, popularly known as HSA, is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school was founded in 1946 by John Hussain, a renowned artist in Philadelphia; however, the four-year private school was officially incorporated in 1965. The institute offers associate degrees to students. The degree programs include advertising design and illustration. In addition, the institute also organizes summer workshops for its students.
Hussain School of Art has a career advisor who offers students with a number of career support services like creating resumes, developing interview skills, and providing information on the job market. The school provides a number of scholarships to needy and eligible students. Some of them are Charles Jakubowski Memorial Scholarship, Myra Shuman Memorial Scholarship, and Mae Katherine Gerhard Memorial Scholarship.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in photography and commercial art.
- High male/female ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,715 |
| Books and supplies | $ 375 |
Financial Aid
Hussian School Of Art participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 95% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 83% | $6,407 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 70% | $1,415 |
| Pell Grant | 70% | $1,117 |
| Other Federal Grant | 70% | $298 |
| State or Local Grant | 50% | $8,590 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 75% | $9,302 |
| Federal Loan | 75% | $9,135 |
| Other Loan | 3% | $5,000 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 27 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 55 in 2009-2010 (149 full-time equivalent).
About 55% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 45% of the class.
Students under 25 years old represent 100% of the student body.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 52% Women 53% All 52%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art