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The nearest major airport is Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 16 miles away.

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American Academy of Art College Campus Tours & Visits — Chicago, IL

Close-knit campus

American Academy of Art College is a private urban institution in Chicago, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 90 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,324 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,298.

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Acceptance

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SAT Avg

90

Undergrads

6:1

Student : Faculty

45%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$34,324

Earnings 10yr

$34,298

Avg Net Price

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,510

Books & Supplies$1,600

Total Cost of Attendance$45,145

Average Net Price$34,298

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$31,011

$30–48K$31,834

$48–75K$33,296

$75–110K$34,820

$110K+$43,705

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

16.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$27,000

Programs (6)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.0%

Freshman Retention50.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$25,368

10 Years$34,324

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

50%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

90

Gender Split

69% / 31%

Women / Men

First Generation

38%

Pell Grant Recipients

63%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%

Black 13%

Hispanic 20%

Asian 4%

Two+ 6%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from IL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

0 mi(0 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

82 mi(142 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

165 mi(286 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORDChicago O'Hare16 mi

MKEMilwaukee75 mi

INDIndianapolis165 mi

Distance to Cities

Chicago, IL0 mi

~0 min drive

Milwaukee, WI82 mi

~2h 22m drive

Indianapolis, IN165 mi

~4h 46m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (6)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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