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Highlights: 2024 Academy Alumni Survey
In January 2024, the Office of Institutional Research sent a survey to all living Interlochen Arts Academy (IAA) alumni– from the first graduating class of 1963 to the most recent class of graduates in 2023–for whom we had a valid email address and who had not completed a survey within the last five years.
The survey reached 4,252 people, with 555 surveys completed, a response rate of 13 percent.
We sincerely thank all Interlochen Arts Academy alumni who responded to the survey. We greatly appreciate your feedback!
Respondents By IAA Major
Survey respondents were asked to share their major at Interlochen Arts Academy.
Respondents by Year of Graduation
Survey respondents were asked to share the year they graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy.
In Your Own Words
Interlochen Arts Academy alumni shared the following comments and feedback in the survey:
"The people are what really made my Interlochen experience as special as it was. I hope there continues to be space for the diverse students through funding and other forms of support and that this space continues to expand."
"I credit Interlochen for my love of education, which has been the foundation of my career. While Interlochen provided amazing exposure and experiences with different art forms, I remember being equally fascinated by another performance art that I saw every day - the art of teaching."
"I visited campus for a reunion recently. I was astounded and impressed with the many changes and improvements to facilities and programs. Bravo! Loved the garden and greenhouse projects. Sure wish we'd had that salad bar in 1982!!"
"It was an unimaginably amazing experience and I wouldn’t change it for the world. It is hard to put into words but it has impacted not only my career but every part of me."
Respondent Ratings of IAA
Survey respondents were asked to rate several areas of their Interlochen Arts Academy experience on a scale of 1 to 5.
Respondents by Next Step After IAA Graduation
Survey respondents were asked to select the option that best described what they did following graduation from Interlochen Arts Academy.
Respondents By Career Field
Survey respondents were asked about the industry in which they currently work.
Respondents Who've Returned to Campus or Attended an Event
Survey respondents were asked if they had visited campus or attended an Interlochen event, performance, or reunion in the last five years.
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