Art Academy of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH · Private
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Art Academy of Cincinnati admitted 34.5% of applicants university-wide (446 of 1,293).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 34.5% | 446 | 1,293 |
| In-state | 75.0% | 150 | 200 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 120 | 180 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 10 | 20 |
| Men | 17.7% | 71 | 401 |
| Women | 40.4% | 287 | 710 |
Of 446 admitted students, 51 enrolled (11.4% yield).
Art Academy of Cincinnati U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Art Academy of Cincinnati U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $56,035/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,375 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,660 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $56,035/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $33,835 |
| $30k–48k | $26,702 |
| $48k–75k | $34,052 |
| $75k–110k | $41,927 |
| Over $110k | $36,786 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Portfolio Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Portfolio Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to full tuition (Full Tuition)
Art Academy of Cincinnati U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application
- Portfolio
- Official High School Transcript
International applicants
- Application
- Portfolio
- Official High School Transcript
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Art Academy of Cincinnati · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- <strong>Required: Short Essay</strong><br><br>When did you first realize you see the world differently? Tell the story of a moment—big or small—when you noticed your creative lens was unique, and what motivates you to pursue the arts seriously? <br><br>Enter your essay here or send it to Art Academy at <a href="mailto:admissions@artacademy.edu">admissions@artacademy.edu</a> after you submit your application. <br><br><strong>If you plan to email your essay to Art Academy, enter 'email' in the text box.</strong>500 words · Optional
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $34,368
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 41.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 51%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Art Academy of Cincinnati · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2027-03-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Art Academy of Cincinnati U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (93%), English (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 8:1 · 75% of class sections have under 20 students.
Art Academy of Cincinnati U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.