Hussian College-Philadelphia (Closed 2024)

1500 Spring Garden Street Ste. 101
Philadelphia, PA 19130
  • The mission of the school is to inspire creativity and innovation through education, immersive professional experiences, and social engagement. 

School Highlights

Hussian College-Philadelphia served 71 students (93% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which was more than the state average of 50%.

School Overview

Hussian College-Philadelphia
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1946
Total Faculty
18 staff
28 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Enrollment
71 students
382 students

Showing 2010–2023. View full 17-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
66 students
294 students

Showing 2010–2023. View full 17-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
5 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
71 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
66 students
292 students

Showing 2010–2023. View full 17-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
88 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
58%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
1%
50%
% Hawaiian
17%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69

Showing 2010–2023. View full 17-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
58%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
40%
36%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$32,743
$48,611

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Private State Tuition Fees
$21,990
$17,466
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
89%

Showing 2011–2023. View full 17-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$16,666
$13,310

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,234
$6,297

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Acceptance Rate
60%
86%

Showing 2012–2023. View full 17-year historical data

SAT Reading (Year 2017)
495
480
SAT Math (Year 2017)
470
460
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • The Hussian College is a four-year professional career school dedicated exclusively to the Graphic Arts. Our main objectives are: to give students as much real world experience as possible before they ever look for a job; and to ensure each student receives a well-rounded, well-founded design and illustration education that integrates the best of traditional media with the exciting possibilities of evolving new media. The college offers an Art curriculum in Graphic Design, Digital Media and Visual Communications. First year includes basic foundation courses to develop a comprehensive understanding of the theory, vocabulary and techniques common to all visual arts. In the second year, Intermediate and Advanced courses are covered to further enhance a working knowledge of the tools, equipment, technology and elements of problem-solving in design. In the third year student focus on major; Advertising or Illustration. In the fourth year full concentration on Advertising or Illustration major. Courses emphasize refinement of creative and artistic skills and preparation of professional portfolio. Hussian College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hussian College-Philadelphia cost?
Hussian College-Philadelphia's private state tuition is approximately $21,990.
What is the acceptance rate of Hussian College-Philadelphia?
The acceptance rate of Hussian College-Philadelphia is 60%, which is lower than the state average of 86%.

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Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Philadelphia County, PA is 66%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Philadelphia County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Philadelphia County, PA is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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