Academy of Art University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

San Francisco, CA

$24,264

Avg tuition

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About Academy of Art University

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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 6,124, and admissions are selective. The university offers 34 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,264.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Implied no

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

9k

Students enrolled

88%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Unknown

33%

Non-U.S. Citizen

27%

White

16%

Hispanic

10%

Black

7%

Asian

4%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

34% 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

7,858

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

3% On-campus

97% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate Check Bold 96% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 97% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 97% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $24,264 $24,264
Graduate $27,288 $27,288

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,080
On-campus room and board $18,386
On-campus other expenses $3,044
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $16,580
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,754
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,276

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $46,774 $46,774
Off-campus without family $46,678 $46,678
Off-campus with family $29,620 $29,620

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

43%

State Grant Aid

12%

Institution Grant Aid

49%

Pell Grant

34%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,493
State Grant Aid $5,237
Institution Grant Aid $6,059
Pell Grant Aid $3,952

Financial Outlook

$31k

Average student debt after graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

8

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.