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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate33.1%
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
2800.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
102Above Average
Estimated from OH state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Indianapolispop. 880K
99 mi(172 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
100 mi(173 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
222 mi(385 min)