Hussian College, Philadelphia is a private, for-profit art college located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here is a detailed introduction:

History and Background

Founded in 1946 by John Hussian, a well-known figure in the Philadelphia art community.

Founding opportunity: At that time, John Hussian was encouraged by the Philadelphia Museum of Art to open this school for veterans returning from World War II. Based on the Veterans Rights Act, he cooperated with the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Vocational Training Department and the Veterans Administration to provide art training.

School size

Number of students: Small in size, with only 66 full-time undergraduates in 2023, and 5 part-time undergraduates, of which 20% are over 25 years old.

Campus distribution: In addition to the main campus in Philadelphia, there is also a branch in Los Angeles .

Academic Majors

Major settings: Only offers Bachelor of Fine Arts programs, focusing on the field of commercial art. Popular majors include graphic design, web and digital design, commercial and advertising art, etc.

Teaching characteristics: Focus on practical teaching, closely combined with market demand, aiming to cultivate students' practical creative ability and professional skills, so that students can better adapt to the work requirements of the art design industry.

Faculty

Teacher-student ratio: The teacher-student ratio is 9:1. The relatively high teacher-student ratio helps teachers provide students with more personalized guidance and attention.

Admission requirements

Application fee: No application fee.

Standardized tests: SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended, but high school GPA scores are required.

Tuition and funding

Tuition: According to the school report, the average annual net price after deducting grants or scholarships is $24,092.

Funding: 95% of students receive financial aid, and the average annual amount of aid received is $9,578.

Graduation situation

Graduation rate: 74%, higher than the national average of 49%.

Employment situation: The employment rate of students within two years after graduation is 84%, slightly higher than the national average 83%, and the median income six years after graduation is $34,500/year.

School status

In August 2023, the school suddenly announced that it would no longer enroll students and close. Its board of directors voted to close the college after finding that "the college's financial difficulties are much more serious than previously reported and there is no way out."