Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California

Private For-Profit City: Large

Quick Facts

4,131
Enrollment
Acceptance Rate
SAT Average
42.4%
Graduation Rate (4yr)
$39,008
Median Earnings (10yr)
67.3%
Retention Rate

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $28,024
Out-of-State Tuition $28,024
Average Net Price $39,778

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $37,962
$30,001 – $48,000 $37,492
$48,001 – $75,000 $40,285
Over $110,000 $41,099
41.8%
Pell Grant Rate
50.5%
Federal Loan Rate
$31,000
Median Debt
$329/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 25.8%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
International 14.7%
57.3%
Female
40.8%
First Generation

Outcomes

42.4%
4-Year Completion Rate
67.3%
Retention Rate
$30,452
Median Earnings (6yr)
$39,008
Median Earnings (10yr)
52.0%
Earning Over $25K
709600.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Computer Software and Media Applications Master's 327 $83,281 $71,352
Computer Software and Media Applications Bachelor's 210 $72,792 $36,750
Architecture Master's $72,519
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Master's $67,687
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Bachelor's $60,689
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Master's 134 $58,262 $84,794
Architecture Bachelor's 0 $53,810
Graphic Communications Bachelor's 112 $51,035 $31,125
Graphic Communications Master's 99 $50,072 $83,224
Design and Applied Arts Master's 102 $49,968 $93,267
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Master's 87 $49,593 $113,213
Design and Applied Arts Bachelor's 123 $46,476 $31,500
Communication and Media Studies Bachelor's $45,913
Communication and Media Studies Master's $44,971
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Bachelor's 29 $44,653
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Bachelor's 117 $44,238 $40,171
Music Master's 16 $43,847
Journalism Master's 15 $39,016
Visual and Performing Arts, General Master's 37 $38,289
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Master's 47 $37,909
Fine and Studio Arts Master's 58 $37,322 $91,156
Design and Applied Arts Associate's 18 $37,278 $31,937
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Master's 42 $36,635 $104,875
Music Bachelor's 23 $35,022 $29,910
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Bachelor's 100 $34,418 $33,812
Apparel and Textiles Bachelor's 77 $32,156 $25,500
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Associate's 29 $30,024 $32,187
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Bachelor's 34 $28,192 $23,473
Graphic Communications Associate's 12 $28,019
Computer Software and Media Applications Associate's 41 $27,369 $31,211
Visual and Performing Arts, General Bachelor's 34 $26,896 $31,000
Fine and Studio Arts Bachelor's 35 $26,014 $39,570
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Bachelor's 41 $21,781 $30,666
Apparel and Textiles Associate's 16 $18,828