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Nossi College of Art and Design

Nashville, TN · City · 247 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
About

Located in Nashville, Nossi College of Art and Design is a specialized, career-focused institution renowned for its practical, hands-on programs in high-demand fields like Graphic Design, Photography, Video and Film, and Commercial Illustration. The campus culture is highly collaborative and modern, offering a vibrant, studio-based environment where students learn directly from faculty who are active, working industry professionals. What truly sets Nossi apart is its unique "Nossi All Stars" program, which connects students with exclusive, real-world freelance gigs and professional networking opportunities throughout Nashville's booming creative market while they are still in school. This distinct focus on commercial viability ensures that graduates transition seamlessly into the creative workforce with a robust professional portfolio and established industry connections.

Location
Nashville, TN, 37115 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
9 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$27,710
Avg net price
$24,044
Tuition
$20,350
Books & supplies
$700/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$23,099
$30–48k
$23,454
$48–75k
$24,646
$75–110k
$27,098
Admissions
Admit rate
46%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
40%
4-yr on-time completion
40%
1st-yr retention
88%
Transfer-out rate
9%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
66%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$28,099
Median earnings (10yr)
$35,113
Median debt
$33,498
Monthly loan payment
$355
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,250$31,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$50,000
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
57%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$23,893
Independent students
35%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
9%
Black
24%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
AI/AN
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$28,099
10 years after entry
$35,113
Design and Applied Arts31
Film/Video and Photographic Arts3
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Institutional
Classification
Special Focus (Law)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
17%
Avg faculty salary
$7,917/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,159
Federal loan rate
53%

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