Affiliation:
The Art Institute of Philadelphia, founded in 1971, is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 40 locations throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

Programs currently offered at The Art Institute of Philadelphia include Bachelor of Science degree programs in Advertising, Audio Production, Culinary Management, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, Industrial Design Technology, Interior Design, Media Arts and Animation, Photography, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, and Web Design & Interactive Media. Associate of Science degrees are offered in Culinary Arts, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Visual Merchandising, and Web Design & Interactive Media. Diploma programs are offered in Baking & Pastry and Culinary Arts.

Where:
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Main Building, 1622 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 - 80,000 sq. ft.
Additional Sites
1610 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 – 40,000 sq. ft.
2300 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 – 33,000 sq. ft.
1346 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 – 255,000 sq. ft. (80,000 sq. ft. – student housing)

Enrollment:
As of fall 2007, approximately 3,700 culturally diverse students from across the country and over 27 countries.

President:
Dr. William V. Larkin

Faculty:
The 90 full-time faculty members are supplemented by more than 114 adjunct instructors who are practicing professionals in their designated fields.

Employees:
196 staff and administrators

Accreditation:
The Art Institute of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools ("ACICS") to award the Associate of Science and the Bachelor of Science degrees, and the Diploma. Additionally, the Associate of Science in Culinary Arts program is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation. The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design program meets all the qualifications for endorsement from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA).

The Art Institute of Philadelphia is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 267.284.5000. Candidate status was granted in November 2007. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with a regional accrediting commission which indicates that an institution has achieved recognition and is progressing toward, but is not assured of, accreditation. It has provided evidence of sound planning, seems to have the resources to implement the plans, and appears to have the potential for obtaining its goals within a reasonable time.

Community Involvement:
MANNA, American Red Cross, The United Way, The Salvation Army, Philadelphia Art Museum, Epilepsy Foundation, Girl Scouts of America, Philadelphia Flower Show, International Visitors Council of Philadelphia, City Year of Philadelphia

Employment Assistance:
Of all 2007 Art Institute of Philadelphia graduates available for employment, 88.4% were working in a field related to their program of study within six months of graduation and earning an average salary of $29,224. In the past, our graduates have been employed by companies like QVC, Comcast, KYW-TV 3, ARAMARK Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Jones New York, and Macy's.