Academy of Art University, CA
Private For-Profit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Academy of Art University Rankings
Affordability25
Retention45
Graduation1
Earnings15
Diversity97
1 ← Poor
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Academics
Academics at Academy of Art University
41%
Bachelor’s
41%
Associate’s
18%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Business, Management, Marketing3%
Communication, Journalism3%
Communications Technologies13%
Computer and Information Sciences20%
Education<1%
Engineering Technologies12%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences7%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies<1%
Visual and Performing Arts40%
Admissions
Getting into Academy of Art University
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Academy of Art University
$22K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$40K
Average Total Cost
$32K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $30K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $31K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $35K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $36K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $35K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Academy of Art University
46%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
36%
Repayment Rate
$322
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $11K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $49K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 31% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 36% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 38% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 46% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Academy of Art University
78%
Retention Rate
21%
Transfer Rate
36%
Withdrawal Rate
40%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 8% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 40% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 38% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 49% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 30% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31% | 51% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 49% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 30% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 32% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Academy of Art University
81%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 81% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 80% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 81% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 80% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 80% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $66K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Academy of Art University
6,898
Undergraduates
21%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
3,565
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 17% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 28% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 28% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 14% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
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