About Us
The New England Institute of Art was founded in 1952 as the Norm Prescott School of Broadcasting and has steadily evolved into its current state. Located at the intersection of Boston and Brookline, the College is just a stone’s throw from everything Boston has to offer, from arts, culture and sports to outstanding internship and job opportunities.
Mission
The New England Institute of Art educates students from diverse backgrounds and experiences to become working professionals who are thoughtful, engaged citizens. A skills-based curriculum blended with a strong liberal arts core allows students to focus on futures in the creative economy through the fields of media arts, creative business, and design.
Accreditation and Degree Authorization
The New England Institute of Art is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE), 209 Burlington Road, Suite 201, Bedford, MA 01730-1433, 781.271.0022.
The New England Institute of Art is authorized to award Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science degrees by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, One Ashburton Place, Room 1401, Boston, MA 02108-1696, 617.994.6950.
Academic Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree Programs
Advertising1, Audio & Media Technology, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Fashion & Retail Management, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Photography, Sound & Motion Picture Technical Arts, Web Design & Interactive Media
Associate in Science Degree Programs
Audio Production, Broadcasting*, Photography
Certificates
Audio Production, Multimedia & Web Design I, Multimedia & Web Design II, Photography
Students & Student Life (Fall 2010)**
Number of Degree Students 1,483
Full-time (12 or more credits) 81%
Part-time 19%
Male 64%
Female 36%
Unknown Race/Ethnicity 53%
White 33%
Hispanic/Latino 6%
Black 5%
Asian 1%
Native American <1%
International 1%
US States Represented 29
Foreign Countries Represented 10
Number of Student Organizations and Leadership Opportunities 30
Percent of Students Living in College-sponsored Housing 18%
Graduation and Retention Rates**
Right-to-Know Graduation Rate 48%
Transfer Out Rate 5%
First Year Retention Rate (full-time) 63%
First Year Retention Rate (part-time) 48%
Career Outcomes
You’ll find our graduates everywhere. For more information, please see the Career Services Brochure available online at http://www.artinstitutes.edu/boston/career-services/
Financial Aid**
Total Grant Aid Received (All Students) $6,106,009
Students Receiving
Any Grant Aid 64%
Pell Grants 41%
Federal Student Loans 87%
Faculty & Staff
Number of Full-time Faculty 49
Number of Part-time/Adjunct Faculty 107
Number of Full-time Staff 106
Number of Part-time Staff 5
Facilities
Total Square Footage of Physical Plant 100,000
10 Brookline Place West 83,000
303 Boylston Street 17,000
Classrooms
Lecture Rooms 16
Computer Labs 12
Studios and Specialty Rooms 17
Tuition & Fees
For information on tuition and fees, please visit http://www.artinstitutes.edu/boston/admissions/tuition-and-fees.aspx
Financial Information
The most recent audited financial statements(s) of The New England Institute of Art are available upon request. Any interested parties may make an appointment during normal business hours to view them on the College’s premises. To make arrangements, please contact the Office of the President at 617.582.4405.
Notes
* This program is no longer enrolling new students.
** As reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for the 2010-2011 collection period.
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