Nossi College of Art & Design SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
The standout number is Nossi’s 88% freshman retention rate: students who find the right fit tend to come back, even though the 6-year graduation rate is 41%. With a 46% acceptance rate and test-optional policy, submit SAT or ACT scores when they are a strength because they can still strengthen your application.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Nossi College of Art & Design facts and stats
Nossi College of Art & Design is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 247 students. Nossi’s freshman retention rate is 88%, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 41%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.
Nashville, TN

Unlock your future with Acely
Adaptive SAT and ACT practice that meets you where you are and gets you to your target score.
Key Nossi College of Art & Design application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
—
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
—
Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Nossi, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. Since Nossi does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use its Regular Decision deadline as your anchor and make the last fall retake the latest test date whose scores will arrive in time.
Want to improve your scores and unlock scholarships at Nossi College of Art & Design?
Higher test scores can mean bigger merit awards. Acely helps you get there faster.
What you'll actually pay
Nossi is a private for-profit institution, with tuition and fees listed at $13,650. Review aid options early so you can compare scholarships, grants, loans, and payment plans before deciding what fits your budget.

At Nossi College of Art & Design, total attendance costs include tuition and fees of $13,650 plus housing, supplies, and personal expenses. As a private for-profit college, Nossi’s final price can vary depending on a student’s program and financial aid eligibility. Students should compare their aid offer with all estimated expenses to understand what they may actually pay.
Student life at Nossi College of Art & Design
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
Similar schools
American Baptist College
Nashville, TNAcceptance rate: 100%
Aquinas College, Tennessee
Nashville, TNAcceptance rate: 51.9%
ACT: 21–26
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TNAcceptance rate: 96.4%
SAT: 828–1108
ACT: 13–21
Belmont University
Nashville, TNAcceptance rate: 95.3%
SAT: 1160–1350
ACT: 24–30
Ready to fit Nossi College of Art & Design's core benchmarks?
Start practicing today and track your progress toward a competitive score.