- The New England Institute of Art provides a balance of career and liberal arts education to prepare graduates for employment in their chosen field. Industry-experienced faculty use a student-centered approach and market-driven curricula to support students in developing the tools and skills necessary to achieve their goals.
School Highlights
The New England Institute of Art served 555 students (91% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 57%.
School Overview
The New England Institute of Art
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
48 staff
290 staff

Student Body
Total Enrollment
555 students
2,106 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
506 students
1,039 students

# Part-Time Students
49 students
1,619 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
796 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
506 students
839 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
99 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
83 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students

% Asian
1%
6%

% Hispanic
11%
21%

% Black
5%
15%

% White
35%
43%

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%

% Unknown races
46%
9%


Diversity Score
0.86
0.74

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2128%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4706%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,200
$35,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$18,760
$4,424

Out-State Tuition Fees
$18,760
$9,401

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
84%

Median Debt for Graduates
$29,365
$9,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,884
$4,750

Acceptance Rate
32%
64%

SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The campus is located in the Town of Brookline, right on the Boston line, just a short distance from Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts and other college campuses. Brookline is a unique blend of busy streets and rolling countryside, upscale shops and small pubs, gracious apartment buildings and large estates. It is also home to many academic and scientific professionals who work at nearby medical centers in Boston and in some of the more than 80 schools and colleges in the area. The New England Institute of Art, offering Associate and Bachelor degree programs, a distinguished leader in creative education for art and communication builds on its current success in the audio, broadcasting, graphics and multimedia industries. In addition, through the expansion of program offerings that include digital media production, animation, culinary and additional disciplines in the design industries. At The New England Institute of Art, we provide a hands-on, learner-centered approach that successfully combines teaching business competencies alongside the soft skills in our general education core-curriculum. Before graduating, you will experience what it is truly like to work in your chosen field through a required internship. You will thrive in a creative environment where you learn from artists and industry professionals who will challenge and motivate you to do your best. The New England Institute of Art is authorized to award Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Higher Education. The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education to award Bachelor of Science Degrees in Audio and Media Technology, Digital Media Production, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design, Interior Design and Media Arts and Animation as well as Associate of Science Degrees in Broadcasting and Audio Production.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The New England Institute of Art cost?
The New England Institute of Art's tuition is approximately $18,760 for In-State students and $18,760 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of The New England Institute of Art?
The acceptance rate of The New England Institute of Art is 32%, which is lower than the state average of 64%.
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