Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Academy of Art University

Find Schools Near

Academy of Art University Business Programs

Located in San Francisco, California, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit institution. San Francisco is a great location for students who prefer city over country life.

22 Undergraduate Degrees
27 Graduate Degrees
$42,260 Avg Cost After Aid (Undergrad)

Best Business Schools

Academy of Art University Rankings

Academy of Art University is ranked #19 out of 102 schools in California.

These rankings may look different from those published by other outlets, because we use an outcomes-based approach rather than a subjective one. We get our data from a number of places, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard. For more information, check out our rankings and methodology page.

Academy of Art University has been awarded the following overall awards by our latest rankings.

Rank Ranking Name Share
#99 Best Business Master’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It

Program Level Awards

These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at Academy of Art University.

Rank Ranking Name Share
#3 Best Specialized Sales Associate Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It

Awards From Around the Web

The following table lists some notable awards Academy of Art University has earned from around the web.

Rank Ranking Name Source
#1 Best Fashion Merchandising Graduate Degree Schools College Factual
#5 Best Fashion Merchandising Colleges for Veterans College Factual
#7 Best Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing Colleges for Veterans College Factual
#14 Best Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing Schools College Factual
#108 Best Business, Management & Marketing Colleges for Veterans College Factual
#136 Best Business, Management & Marketing Graduate Degree Schools College Factual

Where Is Academy of Art University?

undefined

Contact details for Academy of Art University are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 79 New Montgomery, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 800-544-2787
Website: www.academyart.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcademyofArtUniversity
Twitter: https://twitter.com/academy_of_art

How Do I Get Into Academy of Art University?

You can apply to Academy of Art University online at: www.academyart.edu/admissions/apply

As long as you submit the requested materials to Academy of Art University when applying, you shouldn't have to worry about getting in since the school has an open admissions policy.

Can I Afford Academy of Art University?

$42,260 Net Price
51% Take Out Loans
5.0% Loan Default Rate
The overall average net price of Academy of Art University is $42,260. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.

Student Loan Debt

While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Academy of Art University, approximately 51% of students took out student loans averaging $8,483 a year. That adds up to $33,932 over four years for those students.

The student loan default rate at Academy of Art University is 5.0%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.

Academy of Art University Undergraduate Student Diversity

2,882 Full-Time Undergraduates
53% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 6,124 undergraduate students at Academy of Art University, with 2,882 being full-time and 3,242 being part-time.

undefined

There are also 2,804 graduate students at the school.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,882 full-time undergraduates at Academy of Art University, 47% are male and 53% are female.

undefined

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Academy of Art University students is as follows.

undefined
Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 151
Black or African American 139
Hispanic or Latino 294
White 380
International Students 901
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,017

Geographic Diversity

California students aren't the only ones who study at Academy of Art University. At this time, 48 states are represented by the student population at the school.

Over 114 countries are represented at Academy of Art University. The most popular countries sending students to the school are China, Taiwan, and South Korea.

Online Learning at Academy of Art University

4,879 Took All Classes Online
7,858 Took At Least One Class Online
2.9% Avg Growth Over 4 Years
In 2019-2020, 7,858 students took at least one online class at the school.

The following chart shows how the online learning population at Academy of Art University has changed over the last few years.

undefined

This school is the 24th most popular in California for online learning according to the online graduations recorded by the Department of Education for the academic year 2019-2020.

Online Affordability Rankings of Academy of Art University

During the most recent year for which we have data, the full-time undergraduate tuition at Academy of Art University was $24,664 for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows how Academy of Art University is ranked for affordability for both in-state and out-of-state students among colleges and universities that are not mostly online.

Major Tuition for In-State Students Tuition for Out-of-State Students
Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing #4 #4
Fashion Merchandising #4 #4

Online Affordability Rankings of Academy of Art University Rankings

During the most recent year for which we have data, the full-time undergraduate tuition at Academy of Art University was $24,664 for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows how Academy of Art University is ranked for affordability for both in-state and out-of-state students among colleges and universities that are mostly online.

Major Tuition for In-State Students Tuition for Out-of-State Students
Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing #4 #4
Fashion Merchandising #4 #4

Online Growth Rankings of Academy of Art University

The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at Academy of Art University was 2.9%. This is the #714 largest growth rate of all schools that are mostly online. This refers to all students at Academy of Art University regardless of major.

The table below shows how the average growth rate over 4 years at Academy of Art University ranks compared to all other mostly online schools that offer a specific major. Note that the majors may or may not be offered online at Academy of Art University.

Major Growth Rate Rank
Fashion Merchandising #19
Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing #24

When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.

Academy of Art University Business Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Associate’s Bachelor’s Master’s TOTAL
Fashion Merchandising 3 19 27 49
TOTAL 3 19 27 49

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.

Visit School

Find Business Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited business colleges across the U.S.