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American Academy of Art
- 332 S Michigan Ave
- Chicago, IL 60604
- OPEID College Code: 00162800
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- General Phone: (312) 461-0600
- President: Richard H Otto
- Website: www.aaart.edu
- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 387
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- The mission of the American Academy of Art is to teach students the traditional and contemporary skills of the professsional artist to enable them to pursue careers in art. Academy graduates will have the professional skills and vision, the knowledge of other disciplines of human achievement, and the attitudes toward lifelong learning needed to succeed in a constantly evolving global job market while contributing to their communities.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 86% | 32% | - | 9% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,725 | $3,043 | - | $8,617 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.4% | 10.2% | 7.5% |
| Number in Default | 9 | 16 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 166 | 156 | 120 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $22,050 | $20,680 | $19,930 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,050 | $20,680 | $19,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,354 | $6,354 | $6,354 |
| Other Expenses | $2,756 | $2,756 | $2,756 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,756 | $2,756 | $2,756 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,050 | $21,680 | $20,930 |
| Out of State | $23,050 | $21,680 | $20,930 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $32,160 | $30,790 | $30,040 |
| Out of State | $32,160 | $30,790 | $30,040 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $25,806 | $24,436 | $23,686 |
| Out of State | $25,806 | $24,436 | $23,686 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | - | - |
| Fine Studio Arts | 55 | - |
| Painting | - | 2 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 387 Undergraduate: 383 Graduate: 4
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 241 Female: 146
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 239 Female: 144
- Graduate Gender Male: 2 Female: 2
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 337 Part-Time: 50
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 337 Part-Time: 46
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 4
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 4 | 1% |
| Black | 36 | 9% |
| Asian | 19 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 21% |
| White | 248 | 64% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 131 | 34% |
| Ages 20-21 | 151 | 39% |
| Ages 22-24 | 65 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 22 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 4 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 4 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3 | 0.8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 3 | 0.8% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 97 | 59 | 38 |
| Faculty Status | 34 | 33 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 34 | 33 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Other Professionals | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 30 | 6 | 24 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 9 | 2 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $20,124 (11) | $17,787 (6) | $22,929 (5) |
| Instructor | $20,124 (11) | $17,787 (6) | $22,929 (5) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,729 (22) | $47,783 (10) | $33,019 (12) |
| Instructor | $39,729 (22) | $47,783 (10) | $33,019 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $28,379 (33) | $31,105 (16) | $25,814 (17) |
| Instructor | $28,379 (33) | $31,105 (16) | $25,814 (17) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 47% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 59% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| White | 51% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
