Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658)

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $24,600
    2024 Average Net Price
    $21,276
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    42.6%
    209 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    89
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    100%
    27 Graduates

    About

    Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) is a higher education institution located in Lafayette Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) were Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation (10 degrees awarded) and Computer Graphics (6 degrees).

    In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658). 25% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 75% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (11 degrees), 3.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) is $24,600, which is $8,437 more than the national average for ($16,163).

    Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) is $24,600, which is $8,437 more than the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,276.

    In 2024, 46% of undergraduate students attending Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $24,600
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) was $24,600. The cost of tuition at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) is $8,437 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

    $21,276
    2024 Value
    35.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,276. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) grew by 35.3%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,300
    Room and Board

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) was of $10,300 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.1% between 2023 and 2024.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    46%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    54%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    46% of undergraduate students at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 27% with respect to 2023, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) received 209 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 248% annual growth. Out of those 209 applicants, 89 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 42.6% acceptance rate.

    There were 89 students enrolled at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) in 2024.

    Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) has an overall enrollment yield of 46.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    42.6%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    89
    Accepted Out of 209

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) was 42.6% (89 admissions from 209 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 248%, while admissions grew by 85.4%.

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    Enrollment

    Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) had a total enrollment of 89 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) is 89 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658), both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.4% White, 22.5% Black or African American, 3.37% Two or More Races, 2.25% Asian, 2.25% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.12% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.2%), followed by White Male (27.2%) and Black or African American Male (24.8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89 students. The full-time enrollment at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) is 89 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    75%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) was 75%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      60 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      20 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      3 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) is 67.4% White, 22.5% Black or African American, 3.37% Two or More Races, 2.25% Asian, 2.25% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.12% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 10 fewer women than men received degrees from Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) is white (11 degrees awarded). There were 3.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) is Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation (10 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Graphics (6 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (20 degrees awarded) and Communication Technologies (0 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) are Software developers (617,922 people), Computer occupations, all other (126,989 people), Computer & information systems managers (108,685 people), Other managers (107,034 people), and Computer support specialists (83,685 people).

    The most specialized majors at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (20 degrees awarded) and Communication Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (20 degrees awarded) and Communication Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) are Computer Systems Design (605,299 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (88,934 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (78,330 people), Elementary & secondary schools (69,427 people), and Banking & related activities (68,044 people).

    The most specialized majors at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (20 degrees awarded) and Communication Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    15
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    5
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658), which is 3 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (5).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) in Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation, which is 4 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) in Computer Graphics, which is 0.429 times less than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    100%
    100% Completion Time
    100%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 100% of students graduating from Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      11 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      3 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      1 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) is white (11 degrees awarded). There were 3.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

    20% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      23 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      17 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      16 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) is white male (23 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (17 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) had a total salary expenditure of 1.64M. Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) employs 3 Instructors. Most academics at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) are Male Instructor (3), and Female Instructor (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $895k
    2024 Salaries
    5.76%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) paid a median of $895k in salaries, which represents 54.5% of their overall expenditure ($1.64M) and a 5.76% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.35% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 18.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $182k
    Instructional Salaries
    3
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) paid a total of $182k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

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