Motion Picture Institute
Motion Picture Institute is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Troy, MI. It offers 1 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Motion Picture Institute is Cinematography and Film/Video Production and the 2025 tuition and fees is $17,500. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cinematography and Film/Video Production programs ($29,990). The length of the program is 33 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 12 months.
The following table shows the 1 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Motion Picture Institute.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | $17,500 | - | 33 Hours | 12 Months | $29,990 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 53 students attended Motion Picture Institute in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 2 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 11 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 7 (full-time) and 14 (part-time).
| Student Population | 53 |
|---|---|
| Number of Faculty | 13 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Motion Picture Institute is $17,500
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
29% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,693 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $17,500 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,693 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Motion Picture Institute offers 1 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 50 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 50 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Motion Picture Institute are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 50 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 50 completers |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 50 |
| Total | 50 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 53 students have enrolled into Motion Picture Institute. By gender, 34 male and 19 female students are attending the school.
There are 36 White (67.92%), 10 Black/African American (18.87%), 2 Hispanic (3.77%), 2 Asian (3.77%), and 5 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53 | 34 | 19 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 36 | 27 | 9 |
| Two More | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 2040 Crooks Rd, Ste.b, Troy, MI
- 248-528-1760
- School Website