Academy of Art University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4629 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1283 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1206 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #107 of 249 | In California |
| #8 of 12 | In San Francisco |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,191
- Graduates
- 2,129
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.academyart.edu
Academy of Art University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Academy of Art University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
2,216 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,420 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
The Academy of Art University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1666 (26%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1290 (20%) |
| Hispanic | 1062 (17%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 783 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 703 (11%) |
| Asian | 443 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 322 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 26 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Academy of Art University is $36,591 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $37,962 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $37,492 |
| $48-75K | $40,285 |
| $75-110K | $44,633 |
| $110K+ | $41,099 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,024 | $30,696 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,024 | $30,696 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,024 | $30,696 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,488 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $23,746 |
| Room charge | $14,124 |
| Meal charge | $9,622 |
Academy of Art University majors
Academy of Art University has granted 559 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 611 master's across 31 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Academy of Art University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 8 | 74 | 69 |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 7 | 35 | 75 |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 19 | 91 | |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 7 | 51 | 42 |
| Photography | 10 | 30 | 43 |
| Computer Graphics | 6 | 32 | 35 |
| Illustration | 14 | 32 | 26 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 2 | 18 | 42 |
| Digital Arts | 7 | 23 | 29 |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 5 | 26 | 9 |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 1 | 31 | 7 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD & CADD | 24 | 10 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 6 | 14 | 13 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 20 | 12 | |
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 2 | 14 | 12 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 3 | 10 | 14 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 1 | 12 | 14 |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 2 | 17 | 4 |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 2 | 7 | 13 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 18 | ||
| Fashion and Fabric Consultant | 3 | 15 | |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 11 | 4 | |
| Acting | 1 | 8 | 5 |
| Landscape Architecture | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 2 | 6 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | 3 | |
| Costume Design | 2 | 3 | |
| Jewelry Arts | 3 | 2 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 4 | ||
| Journalism | 3 | 1 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 3 | ||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 1 | ||
| Consumer Merchandising & Retailing Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 93 | 559 | 611 |
Academy of Art University has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 25% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 33% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Academy of Art University has published 98 scientific papers with 230 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, History, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | 3 |
| 2011 | 7 | 2 |
| 2012 | 18 | 7 |
| 2013 | 12 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 | 13 |
| 2015 | 4 | 13 |
| 2016 | 3 | 11 |
| 2017 | 3 | 16 |
| 2018 | 2 | 10 |
| 2019 | 3 | 13 |
| 2020 | 3 | 24 |
| 2021 | 5 | 18 |
| 2022 | 3 | 20 |
| 2023 | 6 | 25 |
| 2024 | 2 | 38 |
Academy of Art University alumni
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Raven-Symoné
- Enrolled in the Academy of Art University
- Graduated with associate degree
- Occupations
- recording artisttelevision producerfashion designerpianistdancer
- Biography
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Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman-Maday, also known as Raven, is an American actress, singer, and director. She has received several accolades, including five NAACP Image Awards, two Kids' Choice Awards, three Young Artist Awards, and five Emmy Award nominations. In 2012, she was included on VH1's list of "100 Greatest Child Stars of All Time".
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Lauren Conrad
- Occupations
- fashion designervoice actorwriterfilm actormodel
- Biography
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Lauren Katherine Conrad is an American television personality, fashion designer and author. In late 2004, she came to minor prominence after being cast in the reality television series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, which documented her and her friends' lives in their hometown of Laguna Beach, California.
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Heidi Montag
- Occupations
- actorfashion designersingermodeltelevision actor
- Biography
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Heidi Blair Pratt is an American reality television personality and singer. In 2006, Montag came to prominence after being cast in the MTV reality television series The Hills. The show chronicled the personal and professional lives of Lauren Conrad, Montag, and friends Audrina Patridge and Whitney Port. During its production, she briefly attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and was "employed" by event planning company Bolthouse Productions. As the series progressed, Montag began dating fellow cast member Spencer Pratt, which ultimately ended her friendship with Conrad. Their ensuing feud became the central focus of the series, and was carried through each subsequent season.
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Flying Lotus
- Occupations
- film directormusicianrecord producercomposerrapper
- Biography
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Steven D. Bingley-Ellison, known by his stage name Flying Lotus or sometimes FlyLo, is an American record producer, DJ, filmmaker and rapper from Los Angeles. He is also the founder of the record label Brainfeeder.
General info
| Alternative names | ARTU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1929 |
| Motto | By Artists. For Artists. |
| Colors | black, red |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 902 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 79 New Montgomery San Francisco, California, 94105 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 874,000 |
| Phone | 8005442787 |