Cornish College of the Arts is the premier accredited arts college in the Northwest, inspiring the highest standards of artistic and academic excellence. Learn more about our history.

Established 1914
President Dr. Nancy J. Uscher
Average Class Size 13
Total Enrollment 800
Tuition and Fees $32,980 per year
Full-time Enrollment 97%
Faculty/Student Ratio 8:1
Faculty Size 174
Student Origins 48 States, 16 Countries
Degrees Awarded Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Music (BM)
Accreditation National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Cooperative Programs AICAD Mobility Program
New York Studio Program
Pilchuck Glass School
The Film School ( Seattle)

Major Fields of Study

Art Painting, Photography, Print Art, Sculpture, Video
Dance Ballet, Modern, Choreography Design
Design Interior Design, Motion Design, Visual Communication Design
Music Classical Instrumental, Jazz Instrumental, Vocal Jazz, Voice & Opera, Composition, Composer/Performer, Early Music
Performance Production Lighting, Scenic, Costume & Sound Design, Stage Management, Technical Direction
Theater Acting, Original Works, Music Theater