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Art Academy of Cincinnati

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Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-1706

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Art Academy of Cincinnati is a private urban institution in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 254 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,368 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,041.

Established
1869
Motto
"Make Art, Make a Difference"
Type
Private

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33%Acceptance
SAT Avg
254Students
11:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$34,368Earnings 10yr
$38,041Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Art Academy of Cincinnati Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate33.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

33.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,250
Room & Board$10,325
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$48,176
Average Net Price$38,041
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$41,956
$30–48K$43,783
$48–75K$45,726
$75–110K$32,677
$110K+$32,576

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$38,041

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

28.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

1

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (7)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
254
Gender Split
76% / 24%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 18%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.4%
Freshman Retention62.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$27,483
8 Years$30,435
10 Years$34,368

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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