About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Campus Tours
Address
79 New Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone
800.544.2787
Email
Info@academyart.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Urban Knight Kafe
International/Commodore
School of Fashion building
International/Commodore
School of Fashion building
Most Popular Places Off Campus
SF MOMA
Yerba Buena Center For The Arts
De Young Museum
Golden Gate Park
Union Square
Studying in the culturally rich and diverse city of San Francisco provides inspiration for students.
Yerba Buena Center For The Arts
De Young Museum
Golden Gate Park
Union Square
Studying in the culturally rich and diverse city of San Francisco provides inspiration for students.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Saturday
Varies
800.544.2787
Varies
800.544.2787
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday-Saturday
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday-Saturday
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
demerson@academyart.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
See Website
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Buses, trains, taxis, shuttle buses.
Nearest airport is SFO - San Francisco Int'l
Local Accommodations
Many top-rated hotels are located within walking distance of Academy of Art University in the heart of San Francisco. To find a hotel, please visit one of the following: Hotels.com, Expedia.com, or Priceline.com. Then, enter Academy of Art University's address at 79 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA.
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Overview
Applicants: 2,353
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Test Scores
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
606
with Terminal Degree
94
355
Men
251
Women
160
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
15%
Graduate in 5 years
37%
Graduate in 6 years
45%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.
Architecture.
Environmental Design/Architecture.
Landscape Architecture.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Fashion Merchandising.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
Recording Arts Technology/Technician.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
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.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD.
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician.
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Apparel and Textile Manufacture.
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management.
Apparel and Textiles, General.
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management.
Fashion and Fabric Consultant.
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MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
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.
Illustration.
Metal and Jewelry Arts.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, Other.
Photography.
Playwriting and Screenwriting.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Chris Milk
Awarded "Music Video Director of the Year".
Jason Sperling
Creative intelligence behind Apple’s “Mac vs. PC” ad campaign.
Patricia Kallusch
Senior Development Director at Electronic Arts
Diego Galtieri
2009 Emmy winner for visual effects on NBC’s hit series Heroes.
Anna Sheffield
World-renowned jewelry designer. Worked w/ 3.1Philip Lim/Marc Jacobs/Target
Michael Osborne
President & Creative Director of award-winning firm Michael Osborne Design
Tom Luedecke
Senior Innovator Manager and a Senior Designer at Under Armour.
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
15%
Graduate in 5 years
37%
Graduate in 6 years
45%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,901
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,719
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,189
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
67%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$40,215
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$27,024
Required Fees
$400
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$938
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$10,125
Transportation for Commuters
$1,611
On-Campus Room and Board
$23,746
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,191
Foreign Countries Represented
86
Demographics
6.49%
Asian
11.69%
Black
19.97%
Hispanic
25.83%
Caucasian
14.33%
Unknown
14.67%
International
48% female
52% male
58% are out of state
42% are full time
58% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
8%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
23%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
91/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Accessibility Resources
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Andrea Keklikian
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
A recent psycho-educational report is preferred. Documentation must show the diagnosis, how the disability impacts learning and access in an academic setting, and recommended accommodations pertaining to your area of study or general access.Documentation Required for ADHD
A recent psycho-educational report is preferred. Documentation must show the diagnosis, how the disability impacts learning and access in an academic setting, and recommended accommodations pertaining to your area of study or general access.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
20
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Urban Knights)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Urban Knights)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of San Francisco
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
90
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Apple Computers
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
