Academy of Art University
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$24,264
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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 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 awards9k
Students enrolled
88%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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
Percent of Programs Online
3% On-campus
97% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate 96% online
Bachelor's 97% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 97% online
Doctorate 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
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
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
4Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
BA
MA
DOC
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Graphics
BA
MA
DOC
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
BA
MA
DOC
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
BA
MA
DOC
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion and Fabric Consultant
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textiles, General
BA
MA
DOC
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
BA
MA
DOC
9Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Illustration
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Costume Design
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Metal and Jewelry Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Music, Other
BA
MA
DOC
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