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Nossi College of Art and Design

Nashville, TN · City · 247 students
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$24,044
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
40%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
63% typical
$35,113
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$39,254 typical
46%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
About

Nossi College of Art and Design in Nashville is a specialized creative institution renowned for its career-driven degree programs in commercial photography, graphic design, video and film production, and illustration. The campus culture is intimate, hands-on, and highly collaborative, immersing students in professional-grade studio environments that connect directly to Nashville’s booming entertainment and commercial media industries. A major distinguishing feature is the "Nossi All Stars" program, which allows qualified students to earn course credit and get paid for real-world client assignments before graduation. This dedicated focus on commercial portfolio development and practical industry experience ensures graduates enter the creative workforce with proven professional credentials.

Location
Nashville, TN, 37115 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
9 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$20,350
Books & supplies$700
Cost of attendance$27,710
Average net price$24,044
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$20,350
Books & supplies$700
Cost of attendance$27,710
Average net price$24,044
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$23,099
$30–48k
$23,454
$48–75k
$24,646
$75–110k
$27,098
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
40%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
40%
Back for yr 2
88%
Transferred
9%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
66% graduated · 21% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$28,099
10 yrs after entry$35,113
Debt
Median at graduation$33,498
Monthly payment$355
Middle 50% owe$8.3k–$31k
90th percentile$50,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
46%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
57%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$23,893
Independent
35%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
9%
Black
24%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
AI/AN
2%
Varsity sports

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Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$28,099
After 10 yrs
$35,113
Design and Applied Arts31
Film/Video and Photographic Arts3
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
17%
Faculty salary
$7,917/mo
Teaching spend
$6,159
per student
Federal loans
53%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — arts, music & design
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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