The Creative Center
Location and Contact Information
10850 Emmet StOmaha, NE 68164
USA
Main Tel: (402) 898-1000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Creative Center, TCC, is a commercial art college established in 1993. Ray Dotzler founded the institute which is located in Omaha, Nebraska. Associate’s and bachelor’s degrees are granted in a wide range of programs including computer graphics, illustration, and graphic design.
The Creative Center has a theater-style auditorium that help students to study projects and programs in detail. Financial aid is provided through federal grants, loans and scholarships to those who are eligible. Placement assistance is also available to students upon completion of their courses.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in photography and commercial art.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid
The Creative Center 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 | 40% | $4,691 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 40% | $3,981 |
| Pell Grant | 40% | $3,863 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $750 |
| State or Local Grant | 26% | $1,125 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 53% | $12,155 |
| Federal Loan | 51% | $6,634 |
| Other Loan | 26% | $12,055 |
(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 The Creative Center:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy of Art University | San Francisco, CA | 13,181 |
| 2 | Los Angeles ORT College | Los Angeles, CA | 177 |
| 3 | Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | 12,464 |
| 4 | Eagle Gate College | Salt Lake City, UT | 178 |
| 5 | Delaware College of Art and Design | Wilmington, DE | 220 |
| 6 | New York Institute of Technology-Manhattan Campus | New York, NY | 2,758 |
| 7 | Full Sail University | Winter Park, FL | 6,979 |
| 8 | Nossi College of Art | Goodlettsville, TN | 381 |
| 9 | The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago | Chicago, IL | 2,883 |
| 10 | Woodbury University | Burbank, CA | 1,545 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 40 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 13 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 118 in 2009-2010 (184 full-time equivalent).
About 32% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 68% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 95% of the student body.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 79% Women 96% All 89%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
The TOEFL exam is not required for international applicants.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art