American Academy of Art, IL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Nonresidential
Arts, Music and Design School
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Chicago, IL 60604
American Academy of Art Rankings
Affordability32
Retention42
Graduation29
Earnings10
Diversity74
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at American Academy of Art
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Communications Technologies13%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts85%
Admissions
Getting into American Academy of Art
93%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending American Academy of Art
$34K
In-State Tuition
$34K
Out-of-State Tuition
$39K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $28K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $33K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $32K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $32K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after American Academy of Art
86%
Receive Federal Loans
$27K
Median Federal Debt
40%
Repayment Rate
$322
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 21% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $27K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $27K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $27K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $27K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $49K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $39K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 41% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 40% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 51% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 58% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at American Academy of Art
78%
Retention Rate
17%
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
61%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 41% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 61% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 47% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 50% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52% | 43% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 38% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after American Academy of Art
82%
Employment Rate
$23K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 82% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 83% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $23K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $40K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $23K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $26K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $31K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at American Academy of Art
242
Undergraduates
65%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
4
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% | 18% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
Location Map
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