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Cornish College of the Arts

Address:

1000 Lenora Street Seattle, Washington 98121

Telephone:

206-726-5002

Degree Levels:

Baccalaureate

2 Year / 4 Year:

Four Year

Academic Calendar:

Semester

Controls:

Private, Not-For-Profit

Institution Sites

Seattle, WA
Address1000 Lenora Street
CitySeattle
TypeMain Campus

Cornish College of the Arts

Institution Programs

B.F.A in Performance Production
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0502
B.F.A. Dance
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0301
B.F.A. Design
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0401
B.F.A. Film
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0602
B.F.A. in Animation
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP10.0304
B.F.A. in Art
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0702
B.F.A. in Environmental Graphic Design
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP4.0401
B.F.A. in Game Arts
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0411
B.F.A. in Illustration
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0411
B.F.A. in Interaction Design
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0411
B.F.A. in Object Design
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP4.0803
B.F.A. Interior Architecture
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0408
B.F.A. Theater
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits121
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0506
B.M. Music
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0903
BA in Art
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0702
BA in Dance
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0301
BA in Music
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0301
BA in Performance Production (DTA)
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0903
BFA in Acting and Original Works Narrative
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP
BFA in Musical Theater
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits121
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP
Experience Design Emphasis (track, concentration)
Degree TypeMinor
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0411
Game Art Emphasis (track, concentration)
Degree TypeMinor
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0411
Program Degree Type Credits Credit Period CIP
B.F.A in Performance Production Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 50.0502
B.F.A. Dance Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 50.0301
B.F.A. Design Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 50.0401
B.F.A. Film Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 50.0602
B.F.A. in Animation Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 10.0304
B.F.A. in Art Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 50.0702
B.F.A. in Environmental Graphic Design Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 4.0401
B.F.A. in Game Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 50.0411
B.F.A. in Illustration Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 50.0411
B.F.A. in Interaction Design Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 50.0411
B.F.A. in Object Design Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 4.0803
B.F.A. Interior Architecture Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 50.0408
B.F.A. Theater Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 121 Semester 50.0506
B.M. Music Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 50.0903
BA in Art Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Semester 50.0702
BA in Dance Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Semester 50.0301
BA in Music Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Semester 50.0301
BA in Performance Production (DTA) Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Semester 50.0903
BFA in Acting and Original Works Narrative Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Semester
BFA in Musical Theater Bachelor of Arts (BA) 121 Semester
Experience Design Emphasis (track, concentration) Minor 120 Semester 50.0411
Game Art Emphasis (track, concentration) Minor 120 Semester 50.0411

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Accreditation Report

Most Recent Evaluation Spring 2026 Mid-Cycle Review Next Evaluation Spring 2027 Policies, Regulations, and Financial Review Reason for Accreditation Cornish College of the Arts has notified NWCCU of its intent to cease operations at the end of spring semester 2025. They submitted a teach-out plan and agreements with Seattle University, which was approved by NWCCU on March 28, 2025. Further information can be found at Cornish College of the Arts’ FAQ page. Institution Notification Letter
Current Accreditation Status

Former Accredited

Granted Candidacy

1974

First Accredited

1977

Staff Liaison

Dr. Ed Harri

Student Achievement URL

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