Seattle Film Institute

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,240

2021 Average Net Price

$33,186

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

124

96% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

71.4%

5 Graduates

About

Seattle Film Institute is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Seattle Film Institute were Cinematography & Film Production (21 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 46 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Seattle Film Institute. 26.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 73.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (25 degrees), 5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Seattle Film Institute is $30,240, which is $18,255 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Seattle Film Institute is $30,240, which is $18,255 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,186.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending Seattle Film Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,240

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Seattle Film Institute was $30,240. The cost of tuition at Seattle Film Institute is $18,255 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Seattle Film Institute (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,186

2021 Value

9.93%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Seattle Film Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,186. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Seattle Film Institute grew by 9.93%.

This chart compares the average net price of Seattle Film Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,976

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Seattle Film Institute was of $14,976 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Seattle Film Institute (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Seattle Film Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 39.5% with respect to 2020, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Seattle Film Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Seattle Film Institute was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 40 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Seattle Film Institute had a total enrollment of 124 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Seattle Film Institute is 119 students and the part-time enrollment is 5. This means that 96% of students enrolled at Seattle Film Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Seattle Film Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.5% White, 13.7% Black or African American, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.68% Two or More Races, 4.84% Asian, 2.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.61% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Seattle Film Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.3%), followed by White Female (14.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (44.7%), followed by White Female (21.1%) and Black or African American Male (7.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Seattle Film Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 124 students. The full-time enrollment at Seattle Film Institute is 119 and the part-time enrollment is 5.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Seattle Film Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Seattle Film Institute was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Seattle Film Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Seattle Film Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
70 enrolled students
Black or African American
17 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Seattle Film Institute is 56.5% White, 13.7% Black or African American, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.68% Two or More Races, 4.84% Asian, 2.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.61% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 22 fewer women than men received degrees from Seattle Film Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Seattle Film Institute is white (25 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (5 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Seattle Film Institute is Cinematography & Film Production (21 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Seattle Film Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle Film Institute are Graphic designers (87,801 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,019 people), Other managers (71,519 people), Other designers (59,060 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,913 people).

The most specialized majors at Seattle Film Institute in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle Film Institute are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Seattle Film Institute are Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle Film Institute are Elementary & secondary schools (169,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,241 people), Computer Systems Design (65,551 people), Specialized design services (59,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (47,766 people).

The most specialized majors at Seattle Film Institute are Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Seattle Film Institute.

Cinematography & Film Production

Most Common (2021)

21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Seattle Film Institute was Cinematography & Film Production with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Seattle Film Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Film Institute, which is 2.83 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (12).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Seattle Film Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Film Institute in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 3 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Film Institute in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 0.333 times less than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Seattle Film Institute is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
25 degrees awarded
Asian
5 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Seattle Film Institute is white (25 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (5 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
19 degrees awarded
White Female
6 degrees awarded
Asian Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Seattle Film Institute is white male (19 degrees awarded). There were 3.17 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (6 degrees).

Operations

Seattle Film Institute employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Seattle Film Institute are Male Instructor (1), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seattle Film Institute are: Management, with 3 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$831k

2021 Salaries

11.3%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Seattle Film Institute paid a median of $831k in salaries, a 11.3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$133k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Seattle Film Institute paid a total of $133k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 16% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Seattle Film Institute was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seattle Film Institute were Management with 3 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Seattle Film Institute was Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Seattle Film Institute.