Academy of Art University: cost & net price by income
San Francisco, California
Here's what students actually pay to attend Academy of Art University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $33,484 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $40,682. Published in-state tuition is $28,024. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$33,484/yr
- $30k–$48k$32,975/yr
- $48k–$75k$34,695/yr
- $75k–$110k$40,983/yr
- $110k+$40,682/yr
Academy of Art University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $28,024
- Out-of-state tuition
- $28,024
- Students receiving aid
- 42%
B
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Academy of Art University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Academy of Art University is about $33,484 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Academy of Art University?
- At Academy of Art University, published in-state tuition is $28,024 and out-of-state tuition is $28,024 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Academy of Art University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Academy of Art University a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)