The mission of The Art Institute of Houston is to provide a quality, collaborative academic environment for individuals seeking creative careers through higher education.
School Highlights
The Art Institute of Houston serves 386 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 386 students
Private-state tuition: $17,668
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of The Art Institute of Houston has declined by 45% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The The Art Institute of Houston diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
386 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
243 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
143 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
609 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
243 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
143 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
37%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
46%
% Black
29%
14%
% White
3%
26%
% Hawaiian
20%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4029%
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,700
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $17,668 is more than the state average of $13,996. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,668
$13,996
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
59%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$31,000
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
54%
72%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The Art Institute of Houston is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The
Art Institutes, one of North America's leaders in postsecondary
career-oriented education for the creative arts. The Art Institute
of Houston trains students in Media Arts & Animation, Culinary
Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Interactive Media Design,
and Restaurant & Catering Management. From its founding in 1965
until joining The Art Institutes system of schools in 1978, The Art
Institute of Houston was known as the Houston School of Commercial
Art. In December 1990, the school moved to its current facility at
1900 Yorktown in the Galleria area. 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. The Art Institute of Houston is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools, to award Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Applied
Science degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Art Institute of Houston cost?
The Art Institute of Houston's private state tuition is approximately $17,668.
What is the acceptance rate of The Art Institute of Houston?
The acceptance rate of The Art Institute of Houston is 54%, which is lower than the state average of 72%.
In what neighborhood is The Art Institute of Houston located?
The Art Institute of Houston is located in the Greenway And Upper Kirby Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Greenway And Upper Kirby Area.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 386 students
Private-state tuition: $17,668
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
