Art Academy of Cincinnati

www.artacademy.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,400

1.32% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,117

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.9%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

410 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

239

94.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

37.9%

22 Graduates

About

Art Academy of Cincinnati is a higher education institution located in Hamilton County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Art Academy of Cincinnati were Illustration (10 degrees awarded), General Design & Visual Communications (5 degrees), and Sculpture (4 degrees).

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Art Academy of Cincinnati. 69% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (18 degrees), 4.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Art Academy of Cincinnati is $33,400, which is $18,900 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Art Academy of Cincinnati is $33,400, which is $18,900 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,117.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Art Academy of Cincinnati received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Art Academy of Cincinnati was $33,400. The cost of tuition at Art Academy of Cincinnati is $18,900 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$26,117

2021 Value

4.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Art Academy of Cincinnati had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,117. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Art Academy of Cincinnati grew by 4.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of Art Academy of Cincinnati (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

$8,350

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Art Academy of Cincinnati was of $8,350 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Art Academy of Cincinnati received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.02% with respect to 2020, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Art Academy of Cincinnati (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.

2.9%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Art Academy of Cincinnati was 2.9%, which represents 2 out of the 69 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.

Admissions

Art Academy of Cincinnati received 410 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 68.7% annual growth. Out of those 410 applicants, 410 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 239 students enrolled at Art Academy of Cincinnati in 2021.

Art Academy of Cincinnati has an overall enrollment yield of 15.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

410

Accepted Out of 410

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Art Academy of Cincinnati was 100% (410 admissions from 410 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 30.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 68.7%, while admissions grew by 1.74%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Art Academy of Cincinnati (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Art Academy of Cincinnati had a total enrollment of 239 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Art Academy of Cincinnati is 225 students and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 94.1% of students enrolled at Art Academy of Cincinnati are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Art Academy of Cincinnati, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.6% White, 20.1% Black or African American, 5.44% Hispanic or Latino, 4.18% Two or More Races, and 2.93% Asian.

Students enrolled at Art Academy of Cincinnati in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48%), followed by White Male (14.9%) and Black or African American Female (14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (75%), followed by White Male (25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Art Academy of Cincinnati in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 239 students. The full-time enrollment at Art Academy of Cincinnati is 225 and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 94.1% of students enrolled at Art Academy of Cincinnati are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2021 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 Art Academy of Cincinnati was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Art Academy of Cincinnati had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
152 enrolled students
Black or African American
48 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Art Academy of Cincinnati is 63.6% White, 20.1% Black or African American, 5.44% Hispanic or Latino, 4.18% Two or More Races, and 2.93% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8 students (3.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 11 more women than men received degrees from Art Academy of Cincinnati. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Art Academy of Cincinnati is white (18 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Art Academy of Cincinnati is Illustration (10 degrees awarded), followed by General Design & Visual Communications (5 degrees) and Sculpture (4 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Art Academy of Cincinnati, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (22 degrees awarded), English (2 degrees), and EDUCATION. (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Art Academy of Cincinnati are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,738,601 people), Secondary school teachers (482,052 people), Education administrators (287,830 people), Postsecondary teachers (205,762 people), and Other managers (186,491 people).

The most specialized majors at Art Academy of Cincinnati in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (22 degrees awarded), English (2 degrees), and EDUCATION. (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Art Academy of Cincinnati are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Credit analysts

The most specialized majors at Art Academy of Cincinnati are Visual & Performing Arts (22 degrees awarded), English (2 degrees), and EDUCATION. (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Art Academy of Cincinnati are Elementary & secondary schools (2,951,005 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (422,670 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (167,331 people), Computer Systems Design (147,587 people), and Child day care services (106,737 people).

The most specialized majors at Art Academy of Cincinnati are Visual & Performing Arts (22 degrees awarded), English (2 degrees), and EDUCATION. (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Illustration
10 degree-majors awarded
General Design & Visual Communications
5 degree-majors awarded
Sculpture
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Art Academy of Cincinnati was Illustration with 10 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Art Academy of Cincinnati, which is 0.45 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Art Academy of Cincinnati in Illustration, which is 0.429 times less than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Art Academy of Cincinnati in Illustration, which is 2.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 44% of students graduating from Art Academy of Cincinnati completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Art Academy of Cincinnati is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
18 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Art Academy of Cincinnati is white (18 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

10.3% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
13 degrees awarded
White Male
5 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Art Academy of Cincinnati is white female (13 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (5 degrees).

Operations

Art Academy of Cincinnati has an endowment valued at nearly $2.48M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 491k (19.8%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Art Academy of Cincinnati had a total salary expenditure of 5.93M. Art Academy of Cincinnati employs 4 Associate professors, 4 Assistant professors and 2 Professors. Most academics at Art Academy of Cincinnati are Male Associate professor (3), Male Professor (2), and Male Assistant professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Art Academy of Cincinnati are: Management, with 11 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Endowment

$2.48M

2021 Endowment

6.29%

growth from 2020

Art Academy of Cincinnati has an endowment valued at about $2.48M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Art Academy of Cincinnati grew 6.29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.1M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Art Academy of Cincinnati (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$2.7M

2021 Salaries

36%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Art Academy of Cincinnati paid a median of $2.7M in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($5.93M) and a 36% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$482k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Art Academy of Cincinnati paid a total of $482k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Art Academy of Cincinnati were Associate professor with 4 employees, Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Professor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Art Academy of Cincinnati were Management with 11 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Art Academy of Cincinnati was Male Associate professor with 3 employees, Male Professor with 2 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 2 employees.

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