Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WAPrivate nonprofitRank 1066 of 1,732Traditional rank 691 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $28,155 |
| $30–48k | $30,948 |
| $48–75k | $36,693 |
| $75–110k | $40,853 |
| $110k+ | $44,405 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $36,844 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $39,913 |
| Change | $3,069 (+8.3%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $15,760 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, -4.2% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 52% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 69% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 31% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 85% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,677 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$111 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage University | $17,486 | −$812 |
| Walla Walla University | $18,122 | $1,885 |
| Northwest University | $21,864 | −$739 |
| Seattle Pacific University | $28,070 | $3,170 |
| Gonzaga University | $29,150 | $2,181 |
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