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Art Academy of Cincinnati

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Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-1706

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate33.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

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

28.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.8%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (7)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

62%

Below Average

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
10 Years$34,368

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History In 1998, the Art Academy of Cincinnati legally separated from the museum and became an independent college of art and design.
  • The Art Academy moved into its current facility at 1212 Jackson St.
  • In 2008, the Art Academy facility received Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Green Building certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
  • 33 loft style apartments renovated in collaboration with Urban Sites came online in 2020.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati9 mi
IND Indianapolis104 mi
CMH Columbus106 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
New York, NY567 mi · ~16h 23m drive
Hartford, CT649 mi · ~18h 45m drive
Providence, RI713 mi · ~20h 36m drive
Albany, NY612 mi · ~17h 41m drive
Syracuse, NY513 mi · ~14h 49m drive
Rochester, NY455 mi · ~13h 9m drive
Buffalo, NY393 mi · ~11h 21m drive
Philadelphia, PA501 mi · ~14h 28m drive
Pittsburgh, PA257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
Harrisburg, PA413 mi · ~11h 56m drive
Newark, NJ559 mi · ~16h 9m drive
Washington, DC402 mi · ~11h 37m drive
Baltimore, MD423 mi · ~12h 13m drive
Atlanta, GA370 mi · ~10h 41m drive
Charlotte, NC336 mi · ~9h 42m drive
Raleigh, NC396 mi · ~11h 26m drive
Miami, FL956 mi · ~27h 37m drive
Orlando, FL752 mi · ~21h 43m drive
Tampa, FL780 mi · ~22h 32m drive
Nashville, TN238 mi · ~6h 53m drive
New Orleans, LA707 mi · ~20h 25m drive
Richmond, VA399 mi · ~11h 32m drive
Chicago, IL252 mi · ~7h 17m drive
Detroit, MI236 mi · ~6h 49m drive
Minneapolis, MN604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
St. Louis, MO308 mi · ~8h 54m drive
Kansas City, MO539 mi · ~15h 34m drive
Indianapolis, IN99 mi · ~2h 52m drive
Columbus, OH100 mi · ~2h 53m drive
Cleveland, OH222 mi · ~6h 25m drive
Milwaukee, WI324 mi · ~9h 22m drive
Dallas, TX813 mi · ~23h 29m drive
Houston, TX893 mi · ~25h 48m drive
Austin, TX967 mi · ~27h 56m drive
San Antonio, TX1039 mi · ~30h 1m drive
Los Angeles, CA1893 mi · ~54h 41m drive
San Francisco, CA2038 mi · ~58h 53m drive
San Diego, CA1869 mi · ~54h drive
Seattle, WA1967 mi · ~56h 49m drive
Portland, OR1980 mi · ~57h 12m drive
Denver, CO1091 mi · ~31h 31m drive
Phoenix, AZ1577 mi · ~45h 33m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1449 mi · ~41h 52m drive
Honolulu, HI4431 mi · ~128h drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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