Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Online | artacademy.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) operates as a private art and design college in Cincinnati's historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, occupying an urban campus integrated within the city's cultural district. The institution, which began as the McMicken School of Design in 1869 and was formerly affiliated with the Cincinnati Art Museum, became an independent college in 1998. Located in a renovated industrial building, the campus provides studio spaces and specialized facilities for various artistic disciplines, with student housing available in nearby partner properties. The college focuses exclusively on Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees, offering programs in areas such as painting, sculpture, illustration, design, photography, and print media, maintaining small class sizes for intensive studio-based instruction.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,990 |
| Room and Board | $10,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,994 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 100% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024