Art Academy of Cincinnati
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. freshman retention is below 65%; earnings barely cover the debt load. 51% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Art Academy of Cincinnati is a private nonprofit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio with approximately 205 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 34% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $34,253 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $30,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Art Academy of Cincinnati is a private college of art and design in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was founded as the McMicken School of Design in 1869, and was a department of the University of Cincinnati, and later in 1887, became the Art Academy of Cincinnati, the museum school of the Cincinnati Art Museum. The college is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and a member of the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 33% acceptance rate suggests some selectivity, but a 44% graduation rate and 62% freshman retention rate mean a significant portion of students don't make it through, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. The median earnings of $30,100 ten years out are modest — especially weighed against a $38,041 annual net price — so students should have a clear plan for how an art degree translates into sustainable income. Worth considering if you're passionate about studio art and Cincinnati's creative community, but go in with eyes open about the financial math.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
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