Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA · Private For-Profit
Popular programs at Academy of Art University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 146 | |
| 2 | Graphic Communications. | 95 | |
| 3 | Design and Applied Arts. | 77 | |
| 4 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 72 | |
| 5 | Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 71 | |
| 6 | Apparel and Textiles. | 45 | |
| 7 | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 42 | |
| 8 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 32 | |
| 9 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 27 | |
| 10 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 20 | |
| 11 | Music. | 15 | |
| 12 | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 14 | |
| 13 | Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | 5 | |
| 14 | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 5 | |
| 15 | Journalism. | 4 | |
| 16 | Computer Programming. | 3 | |
| 17 | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services. | 3 | |
| 18 | Landscape Architecture. | 2 | |
| 19 | Communication and Media Studies. | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Academy of Art University?
Acceptance rate data for Academy of Art University is not currently published by the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT score do I need for Academy of Art University?
SAT score data for Academy of Art University is not currently published.
How much does Academy of Art University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Academy of Art University is approximately $40,613 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Academy of Art University?
4-year graduation rate data for Academy of Art University is not currently published.
Similar colleges
Estimate your chances at Academy of Art University
Free chancing calculator — enter your GPA and test scores to see how you stack up.
Calculate My Chances →Build your full strategy for Academy of Art University.
Free forever covers chancing and your journey milestones. Pro unlocks the rest of the toolkit when you're ready to apply.
Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.