American Academy of Art College Acceptance Rate & Tuition

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

American Academy of Art College is a private for-profit university in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling about 90 students. American Academy of Art College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $39,510 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,324 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $39,510
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $34,298 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 90 N/A% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.00%

American Academy of Art College: what the data shows

Common questions about American Academy of Art College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is American Academy of Art College?

American Academy of Art College is located in Chicago, IL (ZIP 60604-4302).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is American Academy of Art College public or private?

American Academy of Art College is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does American Academy of Art College cost?

Published tuition: $39,510.

Average net price after aid: $34,298.

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $158,040.

How big is American Academy of Art College?

Total enrollment: 90 students.

What is the graduation rate at American Academy of Art College?

150%-time completion rate: 45.00%.

What do graduates of American Academy of Art College earn?

Median earnings: $25,368 six years after entry; $34,324 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.

63.06% of students receive Pell grants.

Is American Academy of Art College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.00%; median earnings $34,324 at 10 years; net price $34,298. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$39,510
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Academy of Art College was $39,510.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$34,298
2024 Value

In 2024 American Academy of Art College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,298.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$137,192 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$34,298 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$158,040 4-Year Tuition

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for American Academy of Art College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at American Academy of Art College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for American Academy of Art College in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

American Academy of Art College reported total enrollment of about 90 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. About 63.06% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

N/A% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Academy of Art College in 2024 is 90 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

40.00% 100% Completion Time

45.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40.00% of students graduating from American Academy of Art College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for American Academy of Art College.

Return on Investment

$27,000 Median Student Debt

$34,324 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

78.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

150.19% Return on Investment

7.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for American Academy of Art College.

Top Programs by Completions

Program completion data is not available for this institution.

Most popular programs at American Academy of Art College.

Employment Outcomes

$25,368 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)

$31,179 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)

$34,324 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)

Earnings outcomes for American Academy of Art College graduates.

About

American Academy of Art College is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL. Enrollment is approximately 90 students. The 150%-time completion rate is 45.00%. Approximately 63.06% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Chicago, IL 60604-4302

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

American Academy of Art College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is American Academy of Art College located?

American Academy of Art College is located in Chicago, IL.

How much does American Academy of Art College cost?

Reported tuition is $39,510 and average net price is $34,298 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at American Academy of Art College?

American Academy of Art College reports total enrollment of about 90 students in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of American Academy of Art College earn?

Median earnings are $25,368 six years after entry and $34,324 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at American Academy of Art College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 45.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do American Academy of Art College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.

Is American Academy of Art College public or private?

American Academy of Art College is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL.

Is American Academy of Art College an HBCU?

No. American Academy of Art College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is American Academy of Art College a tribal college?

No. American Academy of Art College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is American Academy of Art College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for American Academy of Art College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Chicago, Illinois city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Illinois

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.