American Academy of Art College: Review & Facts
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American Academy of Art College is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 115 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1923 and is one of the 53 colleges located in Chicago, Illinois.Academic Offerings
Bachelor's degree is available at American Academy of Art College.Majors
Offered
Offered
8
American Academy of Art College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 8 majors. The most popular concentrations are Graphic Design and Animation, Art, Marketing and Advertising, and Photography. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
American Academy of Art College student retention rate is relatively low at 68% (close to Illinois average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.
Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at American Academy of Art College is below average: 55%. Nearly 27% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at American Academy of Art College is very good -- 6:1. Find out more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $36,800 per year. The additional fees at American Academy of Art College not covered by tuition are approximately $900; which comes to $37,700 per year.Read the details about American Academy of Art College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
92%
According to recent data, 263 applications were submitted and 243 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.This college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to American Academy of Art College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (312) 461-0600 or check American Academy of Art College Website.
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A
Safe
American Academy of Art College provides study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at American Academy of Art College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
No
Based on the college crime data, American Academy of Art College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
American Academy of Art College Location and Address
Postal Address:American Academy of Art College
332 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois
60604-4302, USA
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