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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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—Acceptance
—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
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
1600.0%
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 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
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112High
Estimated from IL state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Chicagopop. 2.7M
0 mi(0 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
82 mi(142 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
165 mi(286 min)