Motion Picture Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Motion Picture Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Troy, Michigan, enrolling about 53 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Student demographics in federal data include White (67.9%) and Black or African American (18.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 89.66% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 53 0.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 102
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 40

Motion Picture Institute: what the data shows

Common questions about Motion Picture Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Motion Picture Institute?

Motion Picture Institute is located in Troy, MI (ZIP 48084).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Motion Picture Institute public or private?

Motion Picture Institute is a Private For-profit institution.

How hard is it to get into Motion Picture Institute?

Admission rate: 89.66%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Motion Picture Institute?

Total enrollment: 53 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 102 students.

About 0% enroll full-time in our extract.

How much debt do students have?

26.61% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Motion Picture Institute known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Motion Picture Institute a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 89.66%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Motion Picture Institute was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$N/A
2024 Value

In 2024 Motion Picture Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Motion Picture Institute.

Financial Aid by Income Level

26.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Motion Picture Institute was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Motion Picture Institute in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

89.66% Acceptance Rate

40 Total Applicants

37 Students Admitted

34 First-Time Students Enrolled

91.89% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Motion Picture Institute reported total enrollment of about 53 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 64% male and 36% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.9%), Black or African American (18.9%), and Two or More Races (5.7%). About 26.61% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

0.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Motion Picture Institute in 2024 is 53 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 102 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 67.9%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Motion Picture Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 76% male / 24% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Motion Picture Institute.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for Motion Picture Institute.

Top Programs by Completions

1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 50 completions

Most popular programs at Motion Picture Institute.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Motion Picture Institute graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Motion Picture Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,603

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Motion Picture Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Troy, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cinematography and Film/Video Production. Enrollment is approximately 53 students. Student body composition includes White (67.9%), Black or African American (18.9%), Two or More Races (5.7%). The admission rate is 89.66%. Approximately 26.61% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Troy, MI 48084

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Motion Picture Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Motion Picture Institute located?

Motion Picture Institute is located in Troy, MI.

What is Motion Picture Institute's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Motion Picture Institute is 89.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 40 applicants and 37 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Motion Picture Institute cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Motion Picture Institute?

Motion Picture Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 102 students, White (67.9%), Black or African American (18.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.

Is Motion Picture Institute public or private?

Motion Picture Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Troy, MI.

Is Motion Picture Institute an HBCU?

No. Motion Picture Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Motion Picture Institute a tribal college?

No. Motion Picture Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Motion Picture Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Motion Picture Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.8%).

Is Motion Picture Institute religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Motion Picture Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Michigan trade schools profile
  • Troy, Michigan city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Michigan

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.