Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school42%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$28,024
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,024
Avg On-Campus Living
$23,746
Avg Off-Campus Living
$19,431
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$51,770
Net price (after aid)$39,778
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$37,962
$30k – $48k$37,492
$48k – $75k$40,285
$75k – $110k$44,633
$110k+$41,099
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$39,008
Median debt at graduation$31,000
Est. monthly loan payment$329
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.3×Graduates earn about 1.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants42%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans50%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
40%
Freshman Retention
67%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$28k
Net price
$39.8k
Pell
42%
above avg
Median debt
$31k
Earnings (10y)
$39k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Health SciencesEducationEngineeringComputer ScienceArts & HumanitiesCommunicationsLaw & Criminal JusticeAgricultureBusiness
Programs (13)
Health Sciences
NursingPre-Med
Education
Secondary EducationSpecial EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science
Web Development
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureArt History
Communications
Journalism
Law & Criminal Justice
Pre-LawCriminal Justice
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Academy of Art University
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- Where is Academy of Art University located?
- Academy of Art University is located in San Francisco, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Academy of Art University?
- Academy of Art University is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Academy of Art University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Academy of Art University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Academy of Art University?
- Academy of Art University's published in-state tuition is approximately $28,024 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Academy of Art University?
- Academy of Art University reports total enrollment of approximately 6,260 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Academy of Art University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Academy of Art University.
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