American Academy of Art College

www.aaart.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,800

2.79% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$31,818

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

111

79.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

58.9%

33 Graduates

About

American Academy of Art College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at American Academy of Art College were Illustration (14 degrees awarded), Painting (12 degrees), and Commercial & Advertising Art (5 degrees).

In 2022, 40 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Academy of Art College. 80% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (20 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Academy of Art College is $36,800, which is $21,859 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American Academy of Art College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 72 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at American Academy of Art College is $36,800, which is $21,859 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,818.

In 2022, 65% of undergraduate students attending American Academy of Art College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,800

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at American Academy of Art College was $36,800. The cost of tuition at American Academy of Art College is $21,859 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American Academy of Art College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,818

2022 Value

42%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 American Academy of Art College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,818. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of American Academy of Art College grew by 42%.

This chart compares the average net price of American Academy of Art College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$6,354

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Academy of Art College was of $6,354 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American Academy of Art College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at American Academy of Art College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 8.33% with respect to 2021, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Academy of Art College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American Academy of Art College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 72 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

American Academy of Art College had a total enrollment of 111 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at American Academy of Art College is 88 students and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at American Academy of Art College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Academy of Art College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.6% White, 36% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Black or African American, 6.31% Asian, and 3.6% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at American Academy of Art College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22.7%) and White Male (13.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Academy of Art College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 111 students. The full-time enrollment at American Academy of Art College is 88 and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at American Academy of Art College are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Academy of Art College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2022 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 American Academy of Art College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), American Academy of Art College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Academy of Art College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
44 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
40 enrolled students
Black or African American
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Academy of Art College is 39.6% White, 36% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Black or African American, 6.31% Asian, and 3.6% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 24 more women than men received degrees from American Academy of Art College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Academy of Art College is white (20 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American Academy of Art College is Illustration (14 degrees awarded), followed by Painting (12 degrees) and Commercial & Advertising Art (5 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Academy of Art College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (37 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (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 American Academy of Art College are Software developers (558,533 people), Other managers (174,641 people), Computer occupations, all other (122,976 people), Computer & information systems managers (115,075 people), and Graphic designers (100,695 people).

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Art College in 2022 are Visual & Performing Arts (37 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Academy of Art College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Art College are Visual & Performing Arts (37 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 American Academy of Art College are Computer Systems Design (616,961 people), Elementary & secondary schools (236,949 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (202,153 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (104,944 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (102,800 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Academy of Art College.

Most Common (2022)

Illustration
14 degrees awarded
Painting
12 degrees awarded
Commercial & Advertising Art
5 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American Academy of Art College was Illustration with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at American Academy of Art College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 8 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Art College, which is 0.25 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (32).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Academy of Art College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 3 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Art College in Painting, which is 0.333 times less than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 12 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Art College in Illustration, which is 6 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 46% of students graduating from American Academy of Art College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at American Academy of Art College is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
20 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Academy of Art College is white (20 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
8 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Academy of Art College is white female (18 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (8 degrees).

Operations

American Academy of Art College employs 16 Instructors. Most academics at American Academy of Art College are Male Instructor (10), and Female Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy of Art College are: Management, with 8 employees, Sales and related, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.46M

2022 Salaries

0.992%

growth from 2021

In 2022, American Academy of Art College paid a median of $2.46M in salaries, a 0.992% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.4% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.43% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$814k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, American Academy of Art College paid a total of $814k to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 33% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Academy of Art College was Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy of Art College were Management with 8 employees, Sales and related with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Academy of Art College was Male Instructor with 10 employees, and Female Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American Academy of Art College.

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