Academy of Art University

#2106 in Best Colleges in America

SAN FRANCISCO, CA · 4 Year ·

3.9

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79 NEW MONTGOMERY SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105

Large Online Program
Private
SAT/ACT Optional

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

6 in Best Colleges for Art in America

Most Liberal Colleges in America 7 of 100
Best College Locations in America 30 of 1,527
Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America 42 of 285

Academics

C+

Overall Grade

C+

Academics

D+

Value

A+

Diversity

Campus

Athletics

A minus

Party Scene

B minus

Professors

A+

Location

Dorms

B+

Campus Food

A minus

Student Life

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects

126 Graduates

#2Drafting and Design (CAD/CADD)

126 Graduates

#3Computer Graphics

113 Graduates

#4Cinematography and Video Production

61 Graduates

#5Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

52 Graduates

#6Fashion and Apparel Design

48 Graduates

#7Photography

46 Graduates

#8Illustration

45 Graduates

#9Graphic Design

43 Graduates

#10Apparel and Textile Science

42 Graduates

Admissions

100%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

Costs

$32,593

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$9,848

Students Receiving Financial Aid

88%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$38,600

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

38%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

81%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

2,639

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

2,639 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

2,724

Undergrads Over 25

44%

Pell Grant

46%

Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

46%

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

11:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

Athletic Conference

Pacific West Conference

Athletic Division

NCAA Division II (without football)