American Academy of Art

American Academy of Art is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Chicago, Illinois. American Academy of Art was founded in 1923 and now enrolls around 260 students a year, including 260 undergrads. American Academy of Art provides on-campus housing for students.

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Is American Academy of Art a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what American Academy of Art offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at American Academy of Art

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 75% of students who start at American Academy of Art return the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for American Academy of Art Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at American Academy of Art

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. American Academy of Art meets 70% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at American Academy of Art. Based on this information, how does American Academy of Art sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is American Academy of Art a good school for you?

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Where is American Academy of Art Located?

American Academy of Art is located in the urban setting of Chicago, Illinois.

If you want to see American Academy of Art for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Chicago, or book a flight to the nearest airport, O'Hare International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what American Academy of Art and Chicago are like without leaving home.

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