Academy of Art University (AAU) Academics and Admissions

Academics

Founded in 1929 by Richard S. Stephens in San Francisco, the Academy of Art University is the largest private art and design school in America offering state of the art technology, facilities, and tools. The school offers the following degrees:

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Associate of Arts
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Arts
Master of Architecture

Art students can attend classes on campus or participate in the online program while working towards an undergraduate, graduate, or continuing education program. The Academy also offers a comprehensive Liberal Arts program, and all degrees have Liberal Arts requirements that need to be completed prior to graduation.

Currently, there are 23 areas of art for students to study about and students, especially those not sure which area to pursue, are encouraged to enroll in various courses in order to discover the right education fit. Fashion, art history, graphic design, and photography are some of the courses students come to the Academy to study.

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Information Summary

Ranks 251st in California and 2670th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	55.1
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$44,226
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	26 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	78% / 40%
Enrollment Total (all students)	10,616

Admissions

Students wishing to enroll in the undergraduate program have the option to start with the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters and applications are accepted through the first week of each semester. All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and submit transcripts.

Graduate students must submit official college transcripts, a portfolio representing a body of work in your chosen field, a statement of intent, and a resume.

All students are encouraged to send in requirements as soon as possible in order to gain a spot within this school.

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Financial Aid

Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and Art. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Pre-colllege programs, Spring Forward grants, and Teacher grants are also available for those who qualify.

Student Financial Aid Details

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Students

The Academy of Art University offers a broad range of resources for its students. It’s a commuter campus but it also provides housing, so those interested in this program need to apply and will receive a housing assignment. In addition, there are six public exhibition galleries featuring the work of current and former students, where some works can be sold. Fitness classes such as yoga, zumba, and aikido are available along with a pool and gym. Finally, small group tutoring is available in person or online in order to help students make the most of their educational experience.

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Athletics

The following sports can be found here:

Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer

Local Community

The school is located in San Francisco, CA, an art hub situated on the famed West Coast. There is a wide range of artistic pursuits to follow in this city, and it contains a rich history that is sure to inspire graphic artists, fashion designers, and those interested in architecture. San Francisco is filled with interesting culinary experiences and is a popular tourist destination with Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Napa Valley all close by. This community is ideal for those students wishing to live within a large American city filled with diverse cultures.

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