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The Art Institute of Houston
1900 Yorktown Street
Houston, TX 77056-4197
General information
(713) 623-2040

Type of institution: Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificates, Associate degrees, Bachelor degrees
Carnegie classification: Special Focus Institutions--Schools of art, music, and design
Number of students: 1,793 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 50

Mission
The mission of The Art Institute of Houston is to provide a quality, collaborative academic environment for individuals seeking creative careers through higher education. Baccalaureate and associate degrees are competency based, incorporating traditional liberal arts and hands-on instruction. Faculty use learning-centered methodology that prepares students for career entry in the design, visual and culinary arts fields as well as continued professional development.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 22,600$ 20,900$ 20,152
Out of State$ 22,600$ 20,900$ 20,152
Books and Supplies$ 1,700$ 2,200$ 2,175
On-Campus
Room and board$ 15,276$ 16,400$ 11,288
Other Expenses$ 7,300$ 8,000$ 7,620
Off Campus
Room and board$ 11,032$ 11,600$ 10,920
Other Expenses$ 7,300$ 8,000$ 7,620
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 7,300$ 8,000$ 7,620

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 45% $ 3,540
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 0% $ 6,599
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 42% $ 1,660
Loans to students 84% $ 11,858
 
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