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Academy of Art University
School profile / San Francisco, CA
Academy of Art University
For-Profit · 4-year·5,498 students enrolled
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
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Graduation rate
34%
Reported student outcome
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 students.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
14:1
Avg class size (est.)
~35 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$67,777
Avg net price after aid
$36,761
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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
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Housing & living costs
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Location
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Cost of living
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