Alberta College of Art & Design
STUDENTS AND FACULTY
Enrollment: 1,135.
Student Body: 70% female, 30% male, 13% out-of-state, 5% international (49 countries represented).
Retention and Graduation: 73% freshmen return for sophomore year. 33% freshmen graduate within 4 years.
Faculty: Student/faculty ratio 16.5:1. 44 full-time faculty, 36% are women.
ACADEMICS
Degrees: Bachelors.
Majors with Highest Enrollment: Drawing; painting; sculpture.
Special Study Options: Cross-registration, exchange student program (domestic), internships, study abroad, mobility and exchange. Special programs offered to physically disabled students include reader services, tutors.
FACILITIES
Housing: Coed dorms, assisted off-campus housing search. 100% of campus accessible to physically disabled.
Special Academic Facilities/Equipment: 2 art galleries.
Computers: 100% of classrooms, have wireless network access. Students can register for classes online. Administrative functions (other than registration) can be performed online.
CAMPUS LIFE
Environment: Metropolis.
Activities: Student government.
Athletics (Intercollegiate): Basketball, ice hockey, volleyball. Basketball, volleyball.
On-Campus Highlights: Facilities, glass department, graffiti stairwell, residence.
ADMISSIONS
Freshman Academic Profile: Minimum paper TOEFL 560. Minimum computer TOEFL 220. Minimum web-based TOEFL 83.
Basis for Candidate Selection: Application essay, academic GPA, level of applicant s interest, talent/ability. Recommendation(s), standardized test scores, character/personal qualities, extracurricular activities, work experience.
Freshman Admission Requirements: High school diploma is required and GED is not accepted. 4 English.
Freshman Admission Statistics: 740 applied, 46% admitted, 96% enrolled.
Transfer Admission Requirements: College transcript(s), essay or personal statement.
General Admission Information: Application fee $85. Early decision application deadline 2/1. Regular application deadline 4/1. Regular notification 5/15. Nonfall registration accepted. Credit and/or placement offered for CEEB Advanced Placement tests.
COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID
Annual in-state tuition $4,123. Annual out-of-state tuition $4,123. Room and board $10,000. Required fees $805. Average book expense $3,000.
Required Forms and Deadlines: FAFSA.
Student Employment: Off-campus job opportunities are good.
Criteria for awarding institutional aid: Academics, art.