Academy of Art University
San Francisco, California 94105
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for computer science
Academy of Art University is a private urban institution in San Francisco, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,008 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,778.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
50.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
6.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
31
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (68)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History It was founded in 1929 as Académie of Advertising Art, a school for advertising art, at 215 Kearny Street.
- •In 1992, Stephens was replaced by his daughter, Elisa Stephens.
- •The school has been participating in the New York Fashion Week event bi-annually since 2005.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium