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Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California 94105

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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.

Established
1929
Motto
Built by artists for artists
Type
Private for-profit art school
Division
Division II

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
4,131Students
15:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$39,008Earnings 10yr
$39,778Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Academy of Art University 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$28,024
Room & Board$23,746
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$47,195
Average Net Price$39,778
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$37,962
$30–48K$37,492
$48–75K$40,285
$75–110K$44,633
$110K+$41,099

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$39,778

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (68)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,131
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 26%
Black 12%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 6%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 15%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.5%
Freshman Retention67.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$30,452
8 Years$35,980
10 Years$39,008

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,700
Men
$51,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#28

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
1 mi(2 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
347 mi(601 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
458 mi(794 min)

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