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The Academy of Art University (formerly Academy of Art College), a for-profit university owned by the Stephens Institute, was founded in San Francisco, California in 1929 by Richard S. Stephens. With an enrollment of over 17,000 students, the academy is reportedly the largest art and design school in the United States.
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- Private for profit, Four or more years
- 15791 students
- $17,760.00 avg tuition
79 New Montgomery
San Francisco,
CA
94105
(415) 274-2200
Academy of Art University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | ||
| Admitted | ||
| Enrolled total | ||
| Full Time: | ||
| Part Time |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| SAT Writing |
| ACT Composite | ||
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 57% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 4% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 36% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Academy of Art University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $17,760.00 | $17,760.00 | $17,760.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $740.00 | $740.00 | $740.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $20,160.00 | $20,160.00 | $20,160.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $840.00 | $840.00 | $840.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,400.00 | $10,872.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Other Expenses | $3,042.00 | $3,996.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $100.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $100.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 58% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 29% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $5,988.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 54% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $8,112.00 |
Academy of Art University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | ||||
| Architecture | X | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | X | X | X | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Graphics | X | X | X | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | X | X | X | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | X | X | X | |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | X | X | X | |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | X | X | X | |
| Graphic Design | X | X | X | |
| Illustration | X | X | X | |
| Industrial and Product Design | X | X | X | |
| Interior Design | X | X | X | |
| Photography | X | X | X | |
Scholarships for Students in California
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Donald F. Hastings Scholarship | $2500 | February 15, 2012 |
| Educational Assistance General Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Philippine International Aid - Wells Fargo Scholarship | $2000 | March 15, 2012 |
| Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | March 12, 2012 |
| APCF - Verizon Scholarship (First Cycle) | $1000 | March 30, 2012 |
| National President's Scholarship-California Division | $500 | Varies |
| Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Policy and Legislative Affairs Internship (Los Angeles) | Varies | Varies |
