Facts About Us

Find out what makes Academy of Art University unique in every way.

The 2010 & 2012 World Series-winning San Francisco Giants used vehicles from our Classic Car Museum for the city's official victory parade.

The Academy's Athletics became the first program in the history of the NCAA to win a National Championship (Women's Track & Field) in it's first year of eligibility.

We are the first art university that has been invited to showcase student work at New York Fashion Week biannually.

70+

Student and alumni art shows and gallery exhibitions in San Francisco each year

112

Countries that our diverse student and alumni community represent

Housing facilities throughout San Francisco

2002

We've been offering an innovative online arts education since 2002

Fierce intercollegiate teams in our NCAA sports program

Alumni Success

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Daryn LaBier

MFA Photography

Independent Business Owner,

LaBier.co

Do everything you can to make sure that your toolbox has everything in it that you think it’s going to need, and when you think you have everything, go and look for more.

Kristina Varaksina

MFA, Photography

Independent Contractor

Studying at the Academy has been a life changing experience to me. I’ve established myself as an artist. I’ve opened my mind to a lot of great new things, from the amazing work of different photographers to the way I approach my photo shoots and interact with people.

Mark Cofer

MFA Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media

Composer and Music Producer,

Root House Productions

The Academy of Art helped me prepare for the real world by giving me the tools and knowledge to turn out professional level recordings. After graduating, I was able to get work as a composer for film and TV and create music cues for movie trailers.

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