Average

Score: 49/100

Academy of Art University

4-Year Private For-Profit

📍 San Francisco, California 94105

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 40%

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

21/100

Resources

66/100

Experience

67/100

Prestige

32/100

Quick Stats

6,320

Total Enrollment

40%

Graduation Rate

67%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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🏆 Where Academy of Art University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other

of 5 schools

#10

Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation

of 14 schools

#10

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

of 20 schools

#11

Photography

of 14 schools

#15

Fashion Merchandising

of 17 schools

#17

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

#19

#20

#23

Fashion/Apparel Design

of 24 schools

#30

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

of 48 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$27,024	$27,024
Room	$14,124
Board	$9,622
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$55,579	$55,579

Financial Aid

78%

Receive Any Aid

38%

Receive Pell Grants

55%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 167 grads/yr Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 120 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 89 grads/yr Illustration 85 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 77 grads/yr Computer Graphics 75 grads/yr Digital Arts 59 grads/yr Photography 54 grads/yr Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 46 grads/yr Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 45 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 38 grads/yr CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 35 grads/yr Fashion Merchandising 33 grads/yr Fashion/Apparel Design 32 grads/yr Music Theory and Composition 29 grads/yr Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 27 grads/yr Apparel and Textile Manufacture 26 grads/yr Acting 23 grads/yr Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 19 grads/yr Fashion and Fabric Consultant 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Academy of Art University's top programs commonly pursue.

Special effects artists and animators

$100k/yr 57,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Software developers

$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs

Data scientists

$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Computer programmers

$99k/yr 121,200 jobs

Computer science teachers, postsecondary

$97k/yr 44,800 jobs

Electrical and electronics drafters

$74k/yr 21,600 jobs

Mechanical drafters

$69k/yr 42,900 jobs

Student Demographics

6,320

Total Students

60%

Women

55%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 26%

Hispanic 17%

Black 11%

Asian 7%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 20%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 11%

Hybrid (Some Online) 35%

Fully Online 54%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 55%

25-64 (Adult) 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Academy of Art University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Academy of Art University?

Tuition at Academy of Art University is $27,024 for in-state students and $27,024 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Academy of Art University?

The graduation rate at Academy of Art University is 40%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Academy of Art University a good school?

Academy of Art University has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Academy of Art University?

Academy of Art University has a total enrollment of 6,320 students.

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