AAC Admission Requirements

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AAC Admission Overview

AAC admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Ohio. Last year AAC admitted 34.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.1 GPA (B). AAC is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

AAC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

34.5%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Art Academy of Cincinnati

Acceptance Rate

The AAC acceptance rate is 34.5%. Last year, 446 of 1,293 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Ohio and the 124th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into AAC and can you get accepted?

AAC is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Art Academy of Cincinnati typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

AAC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.1

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.1

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at AAC typically have around a 3.1 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. AAC is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #69 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

AAC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen who sent SAT

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25th Percentile Scores

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SAT 25th percentile scores for Art Academy of Cincinnati

75th Percentile Scores

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SAT 75th percentile scores for Art Academy of Cincinnati

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

AAC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

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ACT 25th percentile scores for Art Academy of Cincinnati

75th Percentile Scores

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ACT 75th percentile scores for Art Academy of Cincinnati

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Art Academy of Cincinnati admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 710 401 1,293
Accepted 287 71 446
Acceptance Rate 40% 18% 34%
Enrolled 22 11 51
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 15% 11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Art Academy of Cincinnati and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Art Academy of Cincinnati application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Art Academy of Cincinnati is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Art Academy of Cincinnati
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

AAC is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 34.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.1 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Other Colleges to Apply To

Students applying to Art Academy of Cincinnati often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201061.

GPA calculator: Art Academy of Cincinnati GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026