American Academy of Art College
Chicago, IL 60604-4302
About American Academy of Art College
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 findings
- American Academy of Art College charges about 2.4× the national private for-profit median tuition ($39,510).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is about 3.0×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 45.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,324.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Art College | $39,510 | $34,298 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Illinois (state median) | $13,248 | $7,399 | 131 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 13% below published tuition at American Academy of Art College
Key findings
- American Academy of Art College's average net price ($34,298) is 13% below published tuition ($39,510).
- American Academy of Art College charges about 2.4× the national private for-profit median tuition ($39,510).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is about 3.0×.
American Academy of Art College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $39,510
Finding American Academy of Art College charges about 2.4× the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $39,510. That is about 2.4× the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the Illinois median ($13,248), sticker tuition is about 3.0×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.3×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at American Academy of Art College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at American Academy of Art College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at American Academy of Art College is $34,298.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $34,298 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $26,899 above the Illinois median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $14,245 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway American Academy of Art College’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 13% lower after grants and scholarships.
American Academy of Art College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for American Academy of Art College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$39,510
Avg. net price
$34,298
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $158,040. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Is American Academy of Art College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
American Academy of Art College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for American Academy of Art College.
Campus
Location
Chicago, IL
City / state
- ZIP
- 60604-4302
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 71% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
90
Total enrollment
Student aid
Debt & aid
$27,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 63.06%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for American Academy of Art College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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.
Do students complete their programs?
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.
American Academy of Art College graduates earn a median of $34,324 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of American Academy of Art College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $34,324. Median federal loan debt: $27,000. Average net price used in cost models: $34,298.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway American Academy of Art College graduates report median earnings of $34,324 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for American Academy of Art College.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for American Academy of Art College graduates.
American Academy of Art College at a glance
American Academy of Art College
American Academy of Art College is a private for-profit institution in Chicago, IL.
Schools near American Academy of Art College
Other campuses in Chicago, IL when available, plus nearby institutions in Illinois.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Illinois, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Academy of Art College located?
American Academy of Art College is located in Chicago, IL.
What is American Academy of Art College's tuition?
American Academy of Art College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $39,510 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $34,298 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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.
Why is American Academy of Art College's net price so much lower than tuition?
At American Academy of Art College, published tuition is $39,510 while average net price is $34,298—about 13% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains American Academy of Art College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($34,298), completion (45.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($34,324). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.