Academy of Art University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4845 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1358 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1281 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #111 of 249 | In California |
| #8 of 12 | In San Francisco |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,555
- Graduates
- 2,231
- 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.
2,308 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,906 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 | 1567 (23%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1564 (23%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1179 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 980 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 693 (10%) |
| Asian | 452 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 293 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 31 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Academy of Art University is $35,616 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 | $34,401 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $34,934 |
| $48-75K | $36,946 |
| $75-110K | $41,257 |
| $110K+ | $42,519 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,728 | $29,232 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,728 | $29,232 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,728 | $29,232 |
| 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 | 1,497 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,280 |
| Room charge | $12,878 |
| Meal charge | $7,402 |
Academy of Art University majors
Academy of Art University has granted 679 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 753 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 | 6 | 95 | 91 |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 14 | 34 | 89 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 5 | 65 | 43 |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | 23 | 80 |
| Computer Graphics | 9 | 40 | 49 |
| Digital Arts | 4 | 42 | 41 |
| Illustration | 5 | 37 | 43 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 5 | 20 | 45 |
| Photography | 5 | 30 | 34 |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 2 | 42 | 20 |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 2 | 40 | 20 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD & CADD | 19 | 26 | |
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 3 | 18 | 24 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 2 | 18 | 15 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 2 | 14 | 18 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 20 | 12 | |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 2 | 17 | 11 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | 13 | 12 |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | 15 | 5 | |
| Acting | 1 | 13 | 3 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 6 | 11 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 15 | ||
| Costume Design | 8 | 7 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 | 7 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | 8 | |
| Fashion and Fabric Consultant | 3 | 10 | |
| Jewelry Arts | 5 | 6 | |
| Landscape Architecture | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Journalism | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 3 | 2 | |
| Consumer Merchandising & Retailing Management | 1 | 3 | |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 3 | ||
| Music, Other | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 81 | 679 | 753 |
Academy of Art University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 36% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Academy of Art University has published 65 scientific papers with 94 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Law, Physics, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 | 7 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 | 7 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 | 8 |
| 2017 | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 | 7 |
| 2022 | 3 | 13 |
| 2023 | 3 | 12 |
Academy of Art University alumni
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Raven-Symoné
- Occupations
- actorpianistsinger-songwritermodelvoice actor
- Biography
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Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman-Maday, also known mononymously as Raven, is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She has received several accolades, including five NAACP Image Awards, two Kids' Choice Awards, three Young Artist Awards, and four 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
- modelfilm actorwritervoice actorfashion designer
- Biography
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Lauren Katherine Conrad is an American television personality, fashion designer and author. In September 2004, she came to 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
- modeltelevision actorsingeractormusician
- Biography
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Heidi Blair Pratt is an American reality television personality, model, singer and actress. 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
- rappercomposerrecord producermusicianfilm director
- 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 | 929 |
| 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 |