Overview

Academy of Art University is a Comprehensive institution located in San Francisco, CA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 79 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA  94105
United States

Contact Phone: 415-274-2200

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Fashion Merchandising
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other
Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Educational/instructional Technology
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Drafting And Architectural Cad/cadd
Cad/cadd Drafting And/or Design Technology/technician
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textile Manufacture
Apparel And Textile Marketing Management
Apparel And Textiles, General
Consumer Merchandising/retailing Management
Fashion And Fabric Consultant
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Commercial And Advertising Art
Costume Design
Digital Arts
Fashion/apparel Design
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Jewelry Arts
Music Theory And Composition
Music, Other
Photography
Playwriting And Screenwriting

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,814

Applied

1,814

Accepted

4,555

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,147

Females Applied

1,147

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

645

Males Applied

645

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

27,024

Private

Fees

1,000

Full-time student fees

19,431

Room & board

12,960

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

16,965

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,294

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,803

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,845

Avg. Loan Aid

4,198

Avg. Grant Aid

13,978

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

37.42%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,555

Total Undergrad students

17%

International Students

56%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.37%
Black or African American	10.72%
White or Caucasian	22.45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.42%
Asian	6.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.54%
Two or more races	5.15%
Other	19.84%

Gender

Male (42.72%)

Female (57.28%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	9%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Show, Industry on Campus Series and Halloweek, Club Mixer

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Tea Time Animation, Beyond the Front Row, Drawaholics Anonymous Crew, Comics and Concept Art Club and Chinese Student Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball	No	Division 2

Faculty

621

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 129

Part-time - 495

Male - 361

Female - 260