Academy of Art University (108232)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$27,024
5.04% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$36,591
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0.033%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
6,320
50.9% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
37.2%
170 Graduates

About

Academy of Art University (108232) is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Academy of Art University (108232) were Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (91 degrees awarded), General Drafting & Design Technology (75 degrees), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (69 degrees).

In 2023, 1,263 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Academy of Art University (108232). 60.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (205 degrees), 2.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (92 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Academy of Art University (108232) is $27,024, which is $11,860 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Academy of Art University (108232) was 0.033%, corresponding to 1 out of the 3,033 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Academy of Art University (108232) is $27,024, which is $11,860 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,591.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending Academy of Art University (108232) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,024
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Academy of Art University (108232) was $27,024. The cost of tuition at Academy of Art University (108232) is $11,860 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Average Net Price

$36,591
2023 Value
2.74%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Academy of Art University (108232) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,591. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Academy of Art University (108232) grew by 2.74%.

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Other Student Expenses

$19,032
Room and Board
$1,152
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Academy of Art University (108232) was of $19,032 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.6% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.31% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

58%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Academy of Art University (108232) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.45% with respect to 2022, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0.033%
2020 Default Rate
1
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Academy of Art University (108232) was 0.033%, which represents 1 out of the 3033 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

Academy of Art University (108232) had a total enrollment of 6,320 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Academy of Art University (108232) is 3,219 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,101. This means that 50.9% of students enrolled at Academy of Art University (108232) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Academy of Art University (108232), both undergraduate and graduate, is 26.4% White, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Black or African American, 7.01% Asian, 5.09% Two or More Races, 0.411% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.396% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Academy of Art University (108232) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (12.6%), followed by White Male (8.75%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.75%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (11.7%), followed by White Male (8.1%) and Asian Female (5.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.9%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Academy of Art University (108232) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,320 students. The full-time enrollment at Academy of Art University (108232) is 3,219 and the part-time enrollment is 3,101. This means that 50.9% of students enrolled at Academy of Art University (108232) are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

67%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Academy of Art University (108232) was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Academy of Art University (108232) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    1,666 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    1,062 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    703 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Academy of Art University (108232) is 26.4% White, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Black or African American, 7.01% Asian, 5.09% Two or More Races, 0.411% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.396% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 783 students (12.4%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 273 more women than men received degrees from Academy of Art University (108232). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Academy of Art University (108232) is white (205 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (92 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Academy of Art University (108232) is Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (91 degrees awarded), followed by General Drafting & Design Technology (75 degrees) and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (69 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Academy of Art University (108232), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (173 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (443 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (179 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Art University (108232) are Software developers (641,979 people), Other managers (219,590 people), Computer occupations, all other (135,364 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (131,006 people), and Computer & information systems managers (126,742 people).

The most specialized majors at Academy of Art University (108232) in 2023 are Communication Technologies (173 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (443 degrees), Engineering Technologies (179 degrees), Human Sciences (61 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (313 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Art University (108232) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Academy of Art University (108232) are Communication Technologies (173 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (443 degrees), Engineering Technologies (179 degrees), Human Sciences (61 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (313 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Art University (108232) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Academy of Art University (108232) are Communication Technologies (173 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (443 degrees), Engineering Technologies (179 degrees), Human Sciences (61 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (313 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Academy of Art University (108232).
Most Common (2023)
  1. Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design
    91 degrees awarded
  2. General Drafting & Design Technology
    75 degrees awarded
  3. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
    69 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Academy of Art University (108232) was Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design with 91 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

495
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
768
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 495 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Art University (108232), which is 0.645 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (768).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Art University (108232) in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 1.1 times more than the 72 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Art University (108232) in General Drafting & Design Technology, which is 5.88 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

7%
100% Completion Time
36%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 7% of students graduating from Academy of Art University (108232) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Two or More Races Female
Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Academy of Art University (108232) is Female and Two or More Races (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 21.8% of graduates (37 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    205 degrees awarded
  2. Asian
    92 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Academy of Art University (108232) is white (205 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (92 degrees).

24.2% of degree recipients (306 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    126 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    79 degrees awarded
  3. Asian Female
    59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Academy of Art University (108232) is white female (126 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (79 degrees).

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Operations

Academy of Art University (108232) employs 111 No academic ranks. Most academics at Academy of Art University (108232) are Male No academic rank (67), and Female No academic rank (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Academy of Art University (108232) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 152 employees, Management, with 124 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 99 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$67.9M
2023 Salaries
2%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Academy of Art University (108232) paid a median of $67.9M in salaries, a 2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.5% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$10.4M
Instructional Salaries
111
Number of Employees

In 2023, Academy of Art University (108232) paid a total of $10.4M to 111 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

No academic rank
Most Common Instructor
111 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
152 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Academy of Art University (108232) was No academic rank with 111 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Academy of Art University (108232) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 152 employees, Management with 124 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 99 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male No academic rank
  2. Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Academy of Art University (108232) was Male No academic rank with 67 employees, and Female No academic rank with 44 employees.

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