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Academy of Art University
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2,260 reviews
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    Academy of Art University Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    C+
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    34%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    76%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    34%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $0
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    Data Not Available
    Most Popular Majors
    • Drafting and Design (CAD/CADD)
      172 Graduates
    • Computer Graphics
      170 Graduates
    • Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
      136 Graduates
    • Fashion and Apparel Design
      129 Graduates
    • Illustration
      115 Graduates
    • Photography
      104 Graduates
    • Cinematography and Video Production
      100 Graduates
    • Computer Software Engineering
      55 Graduates
    • Fashion and Apparel Merchandising
      55 Graduates
    • Fine Arts
      45 Graduates
    96%
    of students say they attend class.45 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Female Professors
    40%
    Male Professors
    60%
    Average Professor Salary
    $97,536
    Poll
    62%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.45 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      2%
    • Asian American
      9%
    • Hispanic
      2%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      0%
    • Multiracial
      2%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      2%
    • Unknown
      15%
    • White
      69%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    88%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.287 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.287 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.287 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.288 responses
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