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The Art Institute of Houston

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
Students retention rate 32%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Houston, Texas, The Art Institute of Houston is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The Art Institute of Houston operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of The Art Institute of Houston is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

The Art Institute of Houston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at The Art Institute of Houston is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at The Art Institute of Houston is 32% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at The Art Institute of Houston do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,354

Cost of attendance at The Art Institute of Houston in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,354

Cost of attendance at The Art Institute of Houston in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at The Art Institute of Houston received on average $5,868 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,868
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 25 34% $5,500 $137,509
Other Federal Grant 25 34% $6,435 $160,884
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 30 41% $2,462 $73,855
Total Grant & Scholarships 40 54% $5,868 $234,739

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The Art Institute of Houston students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The Art Institute of Houston students is 40.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.8%.

40.3%

  • asian 60.0% 3 students
  • African American 38.5% 15 students
  • white 33.3% 11 students
  • hispanic 44.8% 26 students

Service Offerings

The Art Institute of Houston provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The Art Institute of Houston offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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