Academy of Art University
79 New MontgomerySan Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 274-2200
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 13800
Type: Private for-profit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.academyart.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $21,252.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $41,234.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $41,234.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Financial Aid (only available for those who qualify)
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 62% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 30% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,276.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 6% |
| Average state aid | $5,232.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 14% |
| Average institutional aid | $8,899.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 46% |
| Average student loan | $7,055.00 |
- Degrees
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Acting
- Advertising
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication and Media Studies
- Digital Arts
- Fashion and Fabric Consultant
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fine Arts and art Studies
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Industrial and Product Design
- Interior Design
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Music
- Photography
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Advertising
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Academy of Art University is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), one of the seven regional associations that accredit public and private colleges and schools in the United States. WSCUC is located at 985 Atlantic Avenue #100, Alameda, CA, 94501. Tel. 510.748.9001.
WSCUC Accreditation for Online Programs Both onsite and online degree programs at Academy of Art University are accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The following degree programs are not currently offered online: AA, BFA and MFA in Acting, MA in Advanced Architectural Design, BS in Game Programming, and AA in Automotive Restoration.
The Academy of Art University has received reaffirmation of accreditation for a term of 7 years from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
California Scholarships
Si & Bob Fluor Scholarship
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Stalford Scholarship
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Biological Conservation Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate or graduate student attending California State University-Sacramento part- or full-time, majoring in Biological Conservation. Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA overall with a 3.0 GPA in major, and show a commitment to a career in biological conservation. Preference given to applicants with academic excellence over the greatest range of upper division coursework. Renewable; one time. more...
Alfred & Vera Einstein Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending San Diego State University who are getting their teacher certification. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be in the student teaching phase of degree. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Juanita Barnett Choral Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at California State University-Fresno College of Arts and Humanities Department of Music majoring in Vocal Music. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in Music. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Neil A. Lemons Memorial Scholarship
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Louise F. Vincent Endowed Scholarships
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Frederick Carl Herman Flossfeder Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of California, Davis. Students must be graduates of Fachhochschule Wiesbaden, Germany, have experience in viticulture, pomology, horticulture, landscape gardening, olericulture, have knowledge of the English language, are not married, 21 to 25 years of age, must NOT be National Socialists (Nazi), Communists, or members of parties that advocate overthrowing the government by force or violence. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
James B. Hower Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for learning disabled undergraduate students enrolled full-time at San Jose State University. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Dr. Wen Chow Outstanding Information Systems-Decision Sciences (ISDS) Undergraduate Scholarship
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