Description
The Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as certificate and pre-college programs, in a variety of creative arts disciplines. The university is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Student life at the academy is full of opportunity. Campus events like open houses, art exhibits by nonprofit galleries and hospitality programs are always happening, which is why the school encourages students to live on campus where they will be in the center of the action.
Academics include a wide variety of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fields like Animation and Visual Effects, Landscape Architecture, Motion Pictures and Television and Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media.
Interested applicants must request more information from the school’s admissions website. Applications are available online. Applicants must have earned a high school diploma or GED and passed the Department of Education approved Ability to Benefit test, or have completed at least six college semester credits.
On-campus housing and meal plans are available.
Students who want to be considered for financial aid must file a FAFSA. Forms of assistance include alternative loans, veteran’s benefits, scholarships, federal and state aid programs and work study opportunities.
Quick Facts about Academy of Art University
Location
Southwest
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
For Profit
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Open Admissions
In-State Tuition
$17,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,760
Retention Rate
67%
Enrollment
15,600
Year Established
1929
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 9,712
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 15,600
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 62%
- Graduate
- 38%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 6%
- Asian
- 11%
- Caucasian
- 40%
- Latino
- 8%
- Other
- 35%
International Students
- International
- 20%
- Domestic
- 80%
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