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American Academy of Art College

Chicago, Illinois 60604-4302

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American Academy of Art College is a private urban institution in Chicago, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 90 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,324 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,298.

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SAT Avg
90Students
6:1Student:Faculty
45%Grad Rate
$34,324Earnings 10yr
$34,298Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

American Academy of Art College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,510
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$45,145
Average Net Price$34,298
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$31,011
$30–48K$31,834
$48–75K$33,296
$75–110K$34,820
$110K+$43,705

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$34,298

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

16.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$27,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (6)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
90
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
63%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 13%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 4%
Two+ 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.0%
Freshman Retention50.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$25,368
8 Years$31,179
10 Years$34,324

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$28,700
Men
$38,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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