Academy of Art University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4496 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1247 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1172 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #104 of 249 | In California |
| #7 of 12 | In San Francisco |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,644
- Graduates
- 1,854
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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.
1,943 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,948 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 | 1550 (28%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 990 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 910 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 714 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 551 (10%) |
| Asian | 410 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 320 (6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 25 (0.5%) |
| 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 $36,761 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 | $37,668 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $36,340 |
| $48-75K | $43,874 |
| $75-110K | $43,953 |
| $110K+ | $44,082 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,736 | $33,768 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,736 | $33,768 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,736 | $33,768 |
| 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 | 852 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $32,766 |
| Room charge | $23,144 |
| Meal charge | $9,622 |
Academy of Art University majors
Academy of Art University has granted 493 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 607 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 | 17 | 77 | 73 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 5 | 48 | 67 |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 9 | 16 | 64 |
| Illustration | 16 | 27 | 42 |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | 7 | 69 |
| Computer Graphics | 7 | 22 | 46 |
| Digital Arts | 7 | 21 | 31 |
| Photography | 7 | 19 | 28 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD & CADD | 23 | 23 | |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 | 16 | 28 |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 5 | 25 | 8 |
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 18 | 17 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 3 | 20 | 10 |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 25 | 7 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 | 23 | 2 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 12 | 15 | |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | 3 | 17 | 6 |
| Acting | 16 | 7 | |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 4 | 6 | 9 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Fashion and Fabric Consultant | 5 | 14 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 6 | 4 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | 4 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 6 | 2 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 8 | ||
| Jewelry Arts | 3 | 5 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 2 | 6 | |
| Costume Design | 2 | 4 | |
| Landscape Architecture | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | 1 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 1 | ||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 99 | 493 | 607 |
Academy of Art University has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 24% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Academy of Art University has published 100 scientific papers with 273 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 Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | 3 |
| 2011 | 7 | 2 |
| 2012 | 18 | 7 |
| 2013 | 13 | 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 |
| 2025 | 1 | 54 |
Academy of Art University alumni
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Raven-Symoné
- Enrolled in the Academy of Art University
- Graduated with associate degree
- Occupations
- dancermodelvoice actortelevision producerrecording artist
- 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
- film actormodeltelevision actoractorfashion designer
- Biography
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Lauren Katherine Conrad is an American television personality, fashion designer and author. In late 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
- singermodeltelevision actoractorfashion designer
- 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
- record producercomposerrapperdisc jockeyfilm director
- Biography
-
Steven Ellison, better known as Flying Lotus or sometimes FlyLo, is an American record producer, DJ, filmmaker, and rapper. He has released seven critically acclaimed albums: 1983 (2006), Los Angeles (2008), Cosmogramma (2010), Until the Quiet Comes (2012), You're Dead! (2014), Flamagra (2019), and Yasuke (2021). Flying Lotus' other work includes creating the record label Brainfeeder, producing much of Adult Swim's bumper music, releasing rap mixtapes such as Duality (2012) under his Captain Murphy alter ego, curating and hosting the in-game radio station FlyLo FM in Grand Theft Auto V (2013), and directing the sci-fi horror film Ash (2025).
General info
| Alternative names | ARTU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1929 |
| Motto | By Artists. For Artists. |
| Colors | black, red |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 844 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 79 New Montgomery San Francisco, California, 94105 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 874,000 |
| Phone | 8005442787 |