The Art Institute of California-San Francisco
University Website: www.artinstitutes.edu/san-francisco/
Apply Online: www.artinstitutes.edu/san-francisco/admissions/apply-online.aspx
The Art Institute of California – San Francisco (or AICA-SF) is a part of Education Management Corporation's (EDMC's) system of creative-arts-focused vocational institutions, The Art Institutes. The school offers degree programs in the following subjects: Advertising, Audio Production, Computer Animation, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Digital Film & Video Production, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Marketing & Management, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming and Web Design & Interactive Media. EDMC, the parent organization of the Art Institute of California, was acquired by Goldman Sachs and Providence Equity Partners in June 2006.
The Art Institute of California – San Francisco offers career-oriented education in the fields of design, culinary arts, media arts and fashion.
Fast Facts
- Private for profit, Four or more years
- 1490 students
- $18,648.00 avg tuition
1170 Market St
San Francisco,
CA
94102-4908
(415) 865-0198
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The Art Institute of California-San Francisco
| Applied | 867 | |
| Admitted | 279 | 32% |
| Enrolled total | 246 | |
| Full Time: | 133 | |
| Part Time | 113 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 59% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 24% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 31% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
The Art Institute of California-San Francisco
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $18,648.00 | $18,648.00 | $18,648.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $518.00 | $518.00 | $518.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $21,996.00 | $21,996.00 | $21,996.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $611.00 | $611.00 | $611.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,070.00 | $10,980.00 | $4,041.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,979.00 | $3,897.00 | $4,041.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,610.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 92% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 74% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $7,644.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 86% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $11,069.00 |
The Art Institute of California-San Francisco
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Advertising | X | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Graphics | X | |||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | X | X | ||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Fashion/Apparel Design | X | X | ||
| Graphic Design | X | X | ||
| Interior Design | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in California
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
