Academy of Art University
Summary
Quick Stats
79 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (800) 544-2787
Tuition:
$22,490 tuition and fees
Students:
12,196 enrolled
Admissions:
September 14 application deadline
September 14 accepted
Academy of Art University is a proprietary institution that was founded in 1929. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,196 and its setting is urban. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $22,490 (2011-12).
School mission (as provided by the school):
The Academy of Art University prepares aspiring artists and designers for careers in the fields of art and design by delivering excellent undergraduate and professional degree and certificate programs. From its founding in 1929, the school's philosophy has been to hire established and practicing art and design professionals to teach future professionals. The Academy of Art University is located in the heart of San Francisco - a city that is ideal for emerging artists and designrs. Additionally taking advantage of today's technology, the Academy of Art University provides an opportunity to enroll in most of its degree programs online. Today the Academy of Art University is the largest private school of art and design in the United States.
General Information
School type - proprietary, coed college
Year founded - 1929
Religious affiliation - N/A
Academic calendar - semester
Setting - urban
2010 Endowment - N/A
Applying
Selectivity - N/A
Fall 2010 acceptance rate - 100%
Application deadline - September 14
SAT/ACT scores must be received by - N/A
Academic Life
Class sizes -
Student-faculty ratio - N/A
4-year graduation rate - 6% - Low
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates -
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects 21% Fashion/Apparel Design 18% Cinematography and Film/Video Production 16% Illustration 11% Interior Design 11%