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Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University is a medium, private institution located in San Francisco, ca. Founded in 1929, Academy of Art University offers undergraduate degrees in 68 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 4,485 undergraduates
cost $26,728 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Academy of Art University? Here’s what we know about who has! Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Academy of Art University is known for one of its top majors: Computer Software and Media Applications. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Computer Software and Media Applications
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Graphic Communications
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Design and Applied Arts
Apparel and Textiles
Fine and Studio Arts

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $26,728
Additional expenses
Room & board $20,280
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $2,700
Cost of attendance* $50,860
Average financial aid package $16,146
Estimated cost $34,714 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,728
Additional expenses
Room & board $20,280
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $2,700
Cost of attendance* $50,860
Average financial aid package $16,146
Estimated cost $34,714 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Academy of Art University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,485, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

6,823

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
15%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
59%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 79 New Montgomery, San Francisco, CA 94105
phone 415-274-2200
address www.academyart.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Tea time animation

Beyond the front row

Drawaholics anonymous crew

Comics and concept art club

Chinese student association

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Academy of Art University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Academy of Art University?

Academy of Art University is located in San Francisco, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Academy of Art University? 

The acceptance rate for Academy of Art University is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for Academy of Art University?

The average high school GPA for Academy of Art University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Academy of Art University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Academy of Art University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $203,440.

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