Academy of Art University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$25,424
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About Academy of Art University
Academy of Art University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in San Francisco, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,812, and admissions are selective. The university offers 34 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $25,424.
$25,424
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Acceptance Rate Insight
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Retention Rate Insight
73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
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Open admission Yes
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SAT & ACT
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Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
69%
Online Student Enrollment
14:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Non-U.S. Citizen
33%
Unknown
29%
White
15%
Hispanic
9%
Black
6%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
104
Total Online Enrollment
6,792
Percent of Programs Online
3% On-campus
97% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
30%
State Grant Aid
12%
Institution Grant Aid
33%
Pell Grant
30%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$31k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.