Academy of Art University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	For Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,280
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in San Francisco, California, Academy of Art is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Academy of Art University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Academy of Art University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Academy of Art emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Academy of Art is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 48%.

The student retention rate of 69% at Academy of Art suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,424

Cost of attendance at Academy of Art University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,424

Cost of attendance at Academy of Art University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Academy of Art University received on average $9,848 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,848

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	119	46%	$5,133	$610,848
Other Federal Grant	131	51%	$5,957	$780,405
State Grant/Scholarships	29	11%	$6,469	$187,597
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	155	60%	$6,843	$1,060,632
Total Grant & Scholarships	206	80%	$9,848	$2,028,634

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Academy of Art University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Academy of Art University students is 38.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.0%.

38.0%

asian 56.8% 21 students
African American 21.4% 9 students
white 42.6% 46 students
unknown 20.0% 11 students
hispanic 26.0% 20 students
International Students 46.3% 118 students
Mixed Race 21.7% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Pacific West Conference
Basketball Pacific West Conference
Track and Cross Country Pacific West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Academy of Art University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Academy of Art University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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