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: 800-274-2222

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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
Mass Communication/media Studies
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
Sculpture

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,629

Applied

1,629

Accepted

3,644

Enrolled

Female Admissions

732

Females Applied

732

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

393

Males Applied

393

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
Fall freshmen	Not reported	May 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

31,224

Private

Fees

1,000

Full-time student fees

37,196

Room & board

27,286

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

16,391

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,881

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

29,588

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,189

Avg. Loan Aid

4,926

Avg. Grant Aid

15,719

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

35.5%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,644

Total Undergrad students

11%

International Students

59%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	20.99%
Black or African American	13.47%
White or Caucasian	27.96%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.56%
Asian	7.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.5%
Two or more races	6.77%
Other	10.98%

Gender

Male (43.63%)

Female (56.37%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	7%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Orientation, Commencement and Spring SHow

Student Organizations

Most popular organizations:
Tea Time Animation, Women in Animation, Legends of Visual Effects, Visionaries Concept Art Club and ArtU Game Club

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	No	No	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	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball	No	Division 2

Faculty

602

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 94

Part-time - 508

Male - 359

Female - 243