Cornish College of the Arts
Other name | CCA |
|---|---|
Former name | Cornish School of Allied Arts, Cornish School of Music, The Cornish School |
| Type | Private art college |
| Established | 1914 |
| Founder | Nellie Cornish |
Parent institution | Seattle University |
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
Religious affiliation | Catholic Church (Jesuit) |
| Endowment | $10.9 million (2021) |
| President | Emily Parkhurst |
Total staff | 105 |
| Students | 443 |
| Location | , , United States 47°37′04″N 122°20′10″W / 47.617868°N 122.336171°W |
| Campus | Urban, 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Nickname | Redhawks |
| Website | www |
The Cornish College of the Arts (CCA) is the art college of Seattle University, a private Jesuit university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1914 by music teacher Nellie Cornish, it operated as a private art college until it was absorbed by Seattle University on June 2, 2025. The college's main campus is in the Denny Triangle portion of the South Lake Union neighborhood near downtown Seattle.