Academy College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Academy College is a private for-profit university in Bloomington, Minnesota, enrolling about 56 students. Academy College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $18,680 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,300 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $18,680
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,093 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 56 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 32.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 132
- Room & Board: $8,539 annual estimate
Academy College: what the data shows
Common questions about Academy College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Academy College?
Academy College is located in Bloomington, MN (ZIP 55431-1411).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Academy College public or private?
Academy College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Academy College cost?
Published tuition: $18,680.
Average net price after aid: $29,093.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,015 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,391 |
| $110,001+ | $33,874 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $74,720.
How big is Academy College?
Total enrollment: 56 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 132 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Academy College?
150%-time completion rate: 36.00%.
First-year retention: 0.0%.
What do graduates of Academy College earn?
Median earnings: $45,418 six years after entry; $48,300 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $29,500.
25.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Academy College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew (7 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (3 completions)
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Academy College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.00%; median earnings $48,300 at 10 years; net price $29,093. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$18,680
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Academy College was $18,680.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,093
2024 Value
In 2024 Academy College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,093.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$116,372 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,093 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$74,720 4-Year Tuition
$8,539 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,102 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$29,321 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$117,284 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Academy College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Academy College was 0.00%.
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 Academy College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,680 | $18,680 | $23,321 |
| 2014 | $18,095 | $18,095 | $30,982 |
| 2015 | $17,450 | $17,450 | $27,296 |
| 2016 | $17,409 | $17,409 | $27,404 |
| 2017 | $17,661 | $17,661 | — |
| 2018 | $17,661 | $17,661 | $23,841 |
| 2019 | $18,451 | $18,451 | $23,573 |
| 2020 | $18,699 | $18,699 | $17,898 |
| 2021 | $18,644 | $18,644 | $30,682 |
| 2022 | $17,960 | $17,960 | $30,106 |
| 2023 | $18,252 | $18,252 | $31,307 |
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
Academy College reported total enrollment of about 56 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 86% male and 14% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (28.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). About 25.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Academy College in 2024 is 56 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 132 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
0.0%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 46.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.71% 100% Completion Time
36.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.71% of students graduating from Academy College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew: 100% male / 0% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 100% male / 0% female
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Academy College.
Return on Investment
$29,500 Median Student Debt
$48,300 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
61.08% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
315.05% Return on Investment
6.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Academy College.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew: 7 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 3 completions
3. Aviation/Airway Management and Operations: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Academy College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Academy College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Academy College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,708
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,344
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Academy College is a private for-profit institution located in Bloomington, MN, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Business Administration and Management, General, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations. Enrollment is approximately 56 students. Student body composition includes White (46.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (28.6%), Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.00%. Approximately 25.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions
Location
Bloomington, MN 55431-1411
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.00% graduation rate at Academy College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Academy College located?
Academy College is located in Bloomington, MN.
How much does Academy College cost?
Reported tuition is $18,680 and average net price is $29,093 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,539 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Academy College?
Academy College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 132 students, White (46.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (28.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Academy College?
About 32.6% of students at Academy College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Academy College earn?
Median earnings are $45,418 six years after entry and $48,300 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Academy College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Academy College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $29,500.
Is Academy College public or private?
Academy College is a private for-profit institution located in Bloomington, MN.
Is Academy College an HBCU?
No. Academy College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Academy College a tribal college?
No. Academy College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Academy College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Academy College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.9%).
Is Academy College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Academy College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Minnesota college costs
- Minnesota colleges by ROI
- Bloomington, Minnesota city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Minnesota
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.