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The Academy of Art University

Instate Tuition (2013-2014)
$19,130
Out-of-state Tuition (2013-2014)
$19,130

AAU Address

ACADEMY OF ART University
79 NEW MONTGOMERY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105
General info:(800)544-ARTS
Financial aid office:(415) 274-2223
Admissions office:(415) 263-2219University FAQ
University Homepage

Tuition + AAU Housing (2013-2014)

Meals Per Week:19

Undergrad Application Fee: $100
Grad Application Fee:$100

Tuition Payment Plan:Yes
Campus Housing Capacity:1,641
Freshman Must Live on Campus: No

University Makeup (2013-2014)

# of Undergrads: 14,688
# of Grad students: 7,078
Total Students: 21,766
Male

42.4%
Female

57.6%
International

26%
African-American

7%
American Indian

1%
Asian

7%
Hispanic

8%
Pacific Islander

74%
Caucasian

27%
Unknown

22%

Financial Aid

37% First time, full time students receive federal aid and the average amount is $330

6% of students receive State/Local grants and the average amount is $5,232

14% receive instiutional grants and the average institutional award is $8,899

46% receive student loans and the average amount is $7,055Net Price Calculator
Private for-profit 4 year or above Institution
Schools of art, music, and design
Schools of art, music, and design

Special Programs

Personal Enrichment courses, Online courses, Teacher Grants, Portfolio Grants, High School Art Experience

Admissions Requirements

Secondary School Record N/A
Secondary School GPA N/A
Secondary School Rank N/A
Test Scores N/A
Competencies N/A

Special Credits

HS College Credit: No
AP Credit: No
Life Experience Credit: No
Special Credits(other): Yes

Student Services

Library On Campus
Remedial Services
Counseling Services
Employment Services

Majors

• Acting
• Advertising
• Animation
• Architecture
• Art History
• Art Teacher Education
• Cinematography and Film/Video Production
• Communication and Media Studies
• Criticism and Conservation
• Digital Arts
• Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
• Fashion and Fabric Consultant
• Fashion/Apparel Design
• Fine Arts and Art Studies
• Game and Interactive Media Design
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Industrial and Product Design
• Interactive Technology
• Interior Design
• Journalism
• Landscape Architecture
• Metal and Jewelry Arts
• Music
• Other
• Photography
• Video Graphics and Special Effects
• Web Page
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