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San Francisco Art InstituteSan Francisco, CA
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University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
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#75 in Arts, Design, Music Schools
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
School of art, music, and design
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
-Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$46,064Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$68,237
cheaper$48,250Graduate Tuitionexpensive$68,128
Less$21,140Average Financial Aid AmountMore$43,570
Admission
-Test Scores1,520 SAT
34 ACT
-Acceptance Rate12.02%
-Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
41.18%
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller70Total EnrollmentLarger48,945
Smaller42Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger20,699
Smaller28Graduate Student PopulationLarger28,246
Smaller22Online Student PopulationLarger6,276
Completion & Outcomes
Lower32%Graduate RateHigher92%
-Retention Rate97%
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty4 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty9 to 1
19Number of faculties3,708
Lower$83,555Average Faculty SalaryHigher$150,249
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.