Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University is a private for-profit four-year institution located in San Francisco, California, in a large city setting. The university enrolls 9,251 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 37.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 40% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 67% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers programs across multiple credential levels in creative and technical fields. Bachelor's degree programs include Animation Interactive Technology Video Graphics and Special Effects, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician. Associate degrees and two-to-four-year certificates are also available in these disciplines, along with Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician at the certificate level.

Located in one of California's major metropolitan areas, Academy of Art University draws students nationally and internationally, offering a range of art, design, and technical programs from certificate through bachelor's level.