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Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California · For-profit · 3,587 undergrads

Academy of Art University admits every applicant who meets its basic requirements.

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Can I get into Academy of Art University?

Open admission

Academy of Art University admits everyone who meets its basic requirements, usually a high school diploma or GED.

Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

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What does Academy of Art University cost?

$41,747 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $51,328.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$42,297
$30,000–$48,000$41,651
$48,000–$75,000$41,212
$75,000–$110,000$40,964
over $110,000$41,816

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

What it's like

3,587
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in San Francisco, CA.
75%
of first-years come back for year two.
7.5%
finish in four years. 40% within six.
$44.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$31k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

Is Academy of Art University hard to get into?
No. Academy of Art University has open admission: it admits everyone who meets its basic requirements, usually a high school diploma or GED.
How much does Academy of Art University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $41,212 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $51,328.
What is Academy of Art University's graduation rate?
40% of students finish within six years and 7.5% within four (IPEDS).