C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
23/100 · earnings-weighted

Nossi College of Art and Design

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Nashville, Tennessee 37115
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 35%
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
43/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
B
65/100
Prestige
D
31/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

278
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
43%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Nossi College of Art and Design, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,113
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$28,099
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$33,498
Median debt at graduation
41.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
57.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 95% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 6th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Nossi College of Art and Design

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Design and Applied Arts$24,497$35,075-32%#285 of 299#279$42,250

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Nossi College of Art and Design Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $328,799
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,469/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37138 (4.3% cap, Nashville)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $20,100 $20,100

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
69%
Receive Pell Grants
74%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

278
Total Students
61%
Women
81%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Hispanic 7%
Black 24%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 81%
25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Nossi College of Art and Design?
Nossi College of Art and Design has an acceptance rate of 43%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Nossi College of Art and Design?
Tuition at Nossi College of Art and Design is $20,100 for in-state students and $20,100 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Nossi College of Art and Design?
The graduation rate at Nossi College of Art and Design is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Nossi College of Art and Design a good school?
Nossi College of Art and Design has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Nossi College of Art and Design?
Nossi College of Art and Design has a total enrollment of 278 students. Most students (81%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology