School Of Communication Arts
Location and Contact Information
3000 Wakefield Crossing DriveRaleigh, NC 27614-7076
USA
Main Tel: (919) 488-8500
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
The School of Communication Arts, also known as SCA, is a two-year private for-profit vocational school, located in north Raleigh, North Carolina. Also known as the Digital Circus, due to the 3 multi-colored domes that make up its campus, it was established in 1992. SCA offers certificate courses in digital filmmaking, digital media arts, digital art & animation, and digital audio production & design.
The School of Communication Arts offers a variety of student support services. The graduates of the school have gone on to work with reputed companies such as Industrial Light and Magic, DreamWorks, and Red Storm Entertainment. SCA also boasts a top of the line audio and video theatre, which is sponsored by JBL.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in media, photography and commercial art, and computer science and engineering.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 150 |
Financial Aid
School Of Communication Arts participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 94% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 74% | $2,481 |
| Institutional Grant | 14% | $787 |
| Federal Grant | 58% | $2,948 |
| Pell Grant | 50% | $3,320 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $600 |
| State or Local Grant | 2% | $700 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 94% | $7,123 |
| Federal Loan | 92% | $7,158 |
| Other Loan | 2% | $5,090 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to School Of Communication Arts:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newberry College | Newberry, SC | 973 |
| 2 | Visible School-Music and Worships Arts College | Memphis, TN | 92 |
| 3 | Waldorf College | Forest City, IA | 582 |
| 4 | Sterling College | Sterling, KS | 653 |
| 5 | Andrew College | Cuthbert, GA | 263 |
| 6 | Lambuth University | Jackson, TN | 815 |
| 7 | Howard Payne University | Brownwood, TX | 1,388 |
| 8 | Emmanuel College | Franklin Springs, GA | 697 |
| 9 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro, KY | 909 |
| 10 | Pikeville College | Pikeville, KY | 1,077 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 58 | 6 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 45 | 6 |
| Associate | 42 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 21 |
Students
Student enrollment was 373 in 2009-2010 (379 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 69% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
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)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
- Interior Design
MEDIA
- Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Photography