Art Academy of Cincinnati
AAC
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-1706
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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
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)
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 (7)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
62%
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.
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
Estimated from OH state average + large city premium
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