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Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California · Private For-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$30,452

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Graduation Rate

42%

Annual Tuition

$28,024

At a Glance

Total Students

4,131

Retention Rate

67%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

51%

Median Debt

$31,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private For-Profit

Institution Overview

Academy of Art University is a private, for-profit institution in San Francisco with 4,131 students. The university has a 67.3% retention rate and a 42.4% graduation rate. The annual in-state tuition is $28,024.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $29,577, with earnings increasing to $39,008 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $31,000, and 50.5% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$30k

1 YEAR

$30k

5 YEARS

$39k

10 YEARS

Top 93% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Academy of Art University graduates earn $29,577. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $30,452. Ten years after graduation, earnings reach $39,008. The median debt for graduates is $31,000.

The university has a graduation rate of 42.4% and a retention rate of 67.3%. The school's in-state tuition is $28,024. Over half of the students, 50.5%, receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA 94105

Academy of Art University is located in San Francisco, California. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In-state tuition is $28,024 and out-of-state tuition is $28,024 per year.