$36,761/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA·For-Profit · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $36,761 a year against a $67,777 list price, a 46% gap.
Academy of Art University is a urban for-profit four-year institution located in San Francisco, CA. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 5,498 undergraduate students.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
14:1
Avg class size (est.)
~35 students
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Costs
Sticker price
$67,777
Avg net price after aid
$36,761
Net price calculator
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
57%
Avg grant aid
$14,230
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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