American Academy of Art College
Chicago, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 145
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 31% / 69% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.8% (2003)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 29.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 25.8% (2015)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.7% (2015)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 9.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 44.1%
Black: 11.7%
Hispanic: 36.6%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 11.7%
Hispanic: 36.6%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $42,872
In-State tuition: $36,482Out-of-State tuition: $36,482
Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,300 (2006)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $600 (2006)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,354 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,220 (2014)
Median Family Income: $41,179 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 50.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 80.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,147 |
| $30k-48k | $26,210 |
| $48k-75k | $24,318 |
| $75k-110k | $40,697 |
| $110k+ | $35,971 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 43%6-year graduation rate: 57%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $26,982 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $27,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 60.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 60.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 73.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 28.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 34.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $19,479 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $32,311 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 31 | $31,000 | $319 | $17,861 ($1,488) | $35,660 ($2,972) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 10 | $21,598 ($1,800) | $25,874 ($2,156) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $41,418Full time faculty: 82%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 6.0
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