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The Academy of Art University is a proprietary, private university owned by the Stephens Institute. It was established in San Francisco in 1929 as the Academy of Art Advertising by Richard S. Stephens. The university enrolls more than 13,000 students. It is one of the largest art and design schools in the United States. The Academy of Art University includes several schools such as:
- Acting Schools
- Advertising School
- Animation School
- Architecture School
- Computer Graphic School
- Fashion Design School
- Fine Art School
- Graphic Design School
- Illustration School
- Industrial Design School
- Interior Design School
- Photography School
The University offers both on-campus and distance education (online) degrees and certificate programs. The programs include Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Art, and Bachelor of Fine Arts for undergraduate degrees; Master of Art, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Architecture for graduate degrees; and certificate programs for personal enrichment.
The student body of the Academy of Art University has an impressive number of international students. There are special clubs on campus to assist foreign students with admission into the university.
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Campus Location79 New Montgomery
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
Main Tel: (415) 274-2200
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Academy Of Art University HighlightsWhere Academy Of Art University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media, photography and commercial art, design, fine arts, and computer science and engineering.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 659 | 11 | | Master | 283 | 12 | | Associate | 67 | 11 | | 2-4 year degree | 1 | 1 |
Academy Of Art StudentsThe student enrollment at Academy Of Art was 11,334 in 2007 (8,880 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 78% of enrolled students and graduate students are 22%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 14,680 | | Room | $ 8,900 | | Board | $ 3,600 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,386 | | Other | $ 2,934 |
Financial Aid: Academy Of Art participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 158 |
Housing and MealsAcademy Of Art provides on-campus housing for 1,538 of its 8,880 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (5 awarded) - Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (60 awarded) DESIGN (429 awarded) - Fashion/Apparel Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
FINE ARTS (54 awarded) - Fine Arts and Art Studies
MEDIA (233 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (229 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Photography
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