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The Art Institute of California - San Francisco (AiCA-SF)

1170 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 02179943
  • Fax: (415) 863-5831
  • Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • College Alias: AiCA-SF

The Art Institute of California - San Francisco

 

Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning

Website:

www.artinstitutes.edu

Campus Map

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Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Very High Undergraduate

Other Nearby Campus Locations

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact The Art Institute of California - San Francisco directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Business and Marketing Studies

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations Degree-425-

Communication Technology

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects Degree---6

Communications and Journalism

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Advertising Degree--19-

Computer and Information Sciences

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Computer Graphics Degree--40-
Web and Digital Design Degree-1010-

Personal and Culinary Services

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Culinary Arts Degree-8--

Visual and Performing Arts

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Cinematography and Film Degree--20-
Fashion and Apparel Design Degree-514-
Game and Interactive Media Design Degree--30-
Graphic Design Degree-330-
Interior Design Degree--19-

Other Information

Accreditation and Licensing

Get more information about accreditation and licensing from: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/accreditation-and-licensing.aspx?h=1

 

 

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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates AiCA-SF accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be accepted.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.artinstitutes.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The AiCA-SF admissions office phone number is (415) 865-0198. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.artinstitutes.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00 Fall 2010
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00 Fall 2010

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Recommended
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2010

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants155140295
Number Granted Admission (%)73 (47%)50 (36%)123 (42%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)69 (95%)47 (94%)116 (94%)

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,651

    • - Undergraduate: 1,637

    - Graduate: 14

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 749

    - Female: 713

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.1 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 742

    - Female: 705

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.1 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 7

    - Female: 8

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.9 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 947

    - Part-Time: 515

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 937

    - Part-Time: 510

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 10

    - Part-Time: 5

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien60.4%
American Indian150.9%
Black1519%
Asian1408%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander80.5%
Hispanic36922%
White33020%
Unknown61837%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1890.6%
Ages 18-1924917%
Ages 20-2135524%
Ages 22-2436325%
Ages 25-2928419%
Ages 30-34997%
Ages 35-39322%
Ages 40-49222%
Ages 50-65100.7%
Age Unknown393%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 45%
  • Part-Time Students: 27%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students34%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male37%
Female30%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien67%
American Indian-
Black27%
Asian43%
Hispanic28%
White42%
Unknown28%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less22%
5 Years30%
6 Years32%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.artinstitutes.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$26,828$24,585$24,505
$0 - $30,000$26,379$24,237$22,902
$30,000 - $48,000$26,224$23,347$24,927
$48,001 - $75,000$29,953$27,337$27,966
$75,001 - $110,000$31,274$31,734$29,860
More Than $110,000$32,571$30,917$29,265

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$18,948$18,648$18,258
In-State Tuition and Fees$18,948$18,648$18,258
Out of State Tuition and Fees$18,948$18,648$18,258
Books and Supplies$1,656$2,610$2,664

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$9,681$11,070$11,490
Other Expenses$3,096$2,979$1,668
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,863$10,980$10,872
Other Expenses$4,059$3,897$4,116
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$8,532$3,897$4,260

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$33,381$35,307$34,080
In-State$33,381$35,307$34,080
Out of State$33,381$35,307$34,080
Off Campus
In-District$35,526$36,135$35,910
In-State$35,526$36,135$35,910
Out of State$35,526$36,135$35,910
Off Campus with Family
In-District$29,136$25,299$25,182
In-State$29,136$25,299$25,182
Out of State$29,136$25,299$25,182

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The AiCA-SF financial aid office phone number is (415) 865-0198. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

AiCA-SF Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid19795%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid16278%$6,192
All Federal Grants14068%$4,862
Pell Grants14068%$4,475
Other Federal Grants5828%$936
State/Local Grants & Scholarships4321%$4,526
Institutional Grants & Scholarships6833%$1,879
All Student Loans18589%$8,505
Federal Student Loans18589%$7,139
Other Student Loans147%$18,049

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)5.4%2.9%2.8%
Number in Default33712699
Number in Repayment6,1464,3093,492

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - No

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 214
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $9,876

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Aggravated Assault-2-
Burglary-2-
On Campus
Aggravated Assault-64
Burglary-13
Nearby Public Area
Robbery2--
Aggravated Assault1--

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees226122104
Faculty Status13535100
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service13535100
Primarily Instruction13535100
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2424-
Other Professionals58562
Technical and/or Paraprofessional972
Clerical And Secretarial972

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,080 (35)$65,144 (18)$67,071 (17)
Instructor$66,080 (35)$65,144 (18)$67,071 (17)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,067 (35)$53,301 (18)$54,878 (17)
Instructor$54,067 (35)$53,301 (18)$54,878 (17)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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