Average

Score: 53/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Academy of Interactive Entertainment

2-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Lafayette, Louisiana 70506

🌐 lafayette.aie.edu/

Academy of Interactive Entertainment — acceptance rate 80%, tuition $24,600

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (A) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 100%

Outcomes

88/100

Affordability

38/100

Resources

39/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

40/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

113

Total Enrollment

100%

Graduation Rate

87%

Retention Rate

20.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

80%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Academy of Interactive Entertainment, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$12,000

Median debt at graduation

100%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

46%

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Computer Software and Media Applications	—	$32,664	-21%	#11 of 11	#11	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $210,883
Avg rent near campus: $1,317/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 70501 (8.0% cap, Lafayette)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$24,600	$24,600

Financial Aid

94%

Receive Any Aid

94%

Receive Pell Grants

87%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer Graphics 10 grads/yr Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Academy of Interactive Entertainment's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer programmers

$99k/yr 121,200 jobs

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Graphic designers

$61k/yr 265,900 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

Special effects artists and animators

$100k/yr 57,100 jobs

Computer science teachers, postsecondary

$97k/yr 44,800 jobs

Student Demographics

113

Total Students

39%

Women

88%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 51%

Hispanic 2%

Black 36%

Asian 2%

Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 88%

25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Academy of Interactive Entertainment?

Academy of Interactive Entertainment has an acceptance rate of 80%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Academy of Interactive Entertainment?

Tuition at Academy of Interactive Entertainment is $24,600 for in-state students and $24,600 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Academy of Interactive Entertainment?

The graduation rate at Academy of Interactive Entertainment is 100%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Academy of Interactive Entertainment a good school?

Academy of Interactive Entertainment has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): 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 Interactive Entertainment?

Academy of Interactive Entertainment has a total enrollment of 113 students. Most students (88%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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