About Cornish College of the Arts
Cornish College of the Arts is a private arts college in Seattle, Washington. It is located in the South Lake Union area and focuses on undergraduate education in the visual and performing arts. The college is known for its close connection to Seattle’s arts community and for emphasizing creative practice.
Cornish offers programs in areas such as dance, music, theater, design, film, and visual arts. Its strengths are centered on studio-based and performance-based learning, with opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. The college is especially well known for preparing students for creative careers through hands-on work and public-facing artistic practice.
- Arts-focused college specializing in creative disciplines
- Seattle location with strong ties to the local arts scene
- Studio and performance learning are central to the curriculum
- Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Transfer credit review is handled through official academic policies