| Academy of Art University | vs. |
| #51 in Federal Region IX Universities #90 in California Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,024 | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $31,696 | Graduate Tuition | |
| $11,449 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 6,786 | Total Enrollment | |
| 4,555 | Undergraduate | |
| 2,231 | Graduate | |
| 3,906 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduate Rate | |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,497) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,402) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| 15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 803 | Number of faculties | |
| $87,038 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.