Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA, USA
The Academy of Art University is a for-profit college of art and design in San Francisco and the largest private school dedicated to training artists in the United States. The Academy of Art University confers bachelor’s and associate degrees in 22 artistic fields of study and degrees in 21 subjects are available online. In addition to classroom offerings, it features over 70 student art shows and gallery exhibitions in the surrounding San Francisco community every year. For students who want to pursue both athletic and artistic interests, it fields 14 sports teams competing in NCAA Division II.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
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For Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
37%
Out-Of-State Students
54%
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
7,805
Total Number of Undergrads
5,363
Classroom Sizes
0
100
7%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. |
$26,728
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Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. |
$26,728
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$20,280
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Books and Supplies |
$1152
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
38%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
70%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,628
70%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,493
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,059
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,539
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,384
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$296
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
US National: 44%
57%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
20
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Knights
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,300
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Academy of Art University