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Students attend American Academy in Chicago, Illinois, a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. American Academy degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. American Academy is known for its programs in fine arts.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
American Academy maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 410 students at the school (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
American Academy Of Art
332 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60604-4302
General Phone: (312) 461-0600
Admissions Phone: (312) 461-0600
Financial Aid Phone: (312) 461-0600
http://www.aaart.edu
American Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 57 | fine arts, painting |
| Design | 0 | design and applied arts |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for American Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 57 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, American Academy had a total enrollment of 410 students (372 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 31% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 89% |
| Indiana | 9% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
American Academy offers campus housing for 10 of its 372 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (312) 461-0600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,930 |
| Room and board | $ 9,300 |
| Room charge | $ 9,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
American Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 162800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (312) 461-0600
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $43,410 | 10 | $36,262 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $43,410 | 10 | $36,262 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $18,637 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $18,637 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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