Seattle Film Institute
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 57% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Seattle Film Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington with approximately 65 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $41,595 per year. The graduation rate is 57%.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: an 89% graduation rate is genuinely impressive for a small film school, and median debt of just $12,063 at graduation is surprisingly low for a private institution. However, the 73% freshman retention rate raises a flag — nearly one in four first-year students leaves before sophomore year, which is worth asking the school about directly. At $41,429 per year net price, this is worth considering only if you have a clear plan for how a film degree translates to income, since the entertainment industry is competitive and this school's small size (60 undergrads) limits alumni network reach.
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