Academy of Art University overview

Q. What is the main USP of Academy of Art University?

Academy of Art University is one of the best university of San Francisco. It had 202 full-time teachers, 621 part-time teaching staff, and 7,805 students; it claims to be the largest privately owned art and design school in the United States. The school is one of the largest property owners in San Francisco

Q. What is the ranking of Academy of Art University?

The rankings of Academy of Art University are – 

• The college was ranked 90 out of 251 liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report.
• It ranked 64 by Washington Monthly 
• It ranked 132 by Forbes nationally 
• It also ranked 116 by THE nationally

Q. What is Academy of Art University famous for?

Academy of Art University is one of the best university of San Francisco. It had 202 full-time teachers, 621 part-time teaching staff, and 7,805 students; it claims to be the largest privately owned art and design school in the United States. The school is one of the largest property owners in San Francisco

Q. Is San Francisco a large city?

Yes, it is a large city.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of Academy of Art University?

Some of the notable alumni of Academy of Art University are –

• Mobolade Ajomale, Canadian Olympic sprinter
• Henry Asencio, figurative painter
• Rick Baker, winner of an Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling and special effects for An American Werewolf in London
• Deanne Fitzmaurice, photographer and photojournalist, winner of a 2005 Pulitzer Prize
• Vicky Jenson, film director
• Kara Laricks, fashion designer
• Bilal Lashari, Pakistani film director and cinematographer

Q. Is Academy of Art University recognized?

Yes, it is a recognized university.

Q. How is the campus of Academy of Art University?

The Academy of Art University campus consists of 36 major buildings spread over a 695 acre land. The campus of the university includes – 

• Baker Hall
• Bartlett Hall 
• Begeman Hall 
• Biology Research Center
• Campbell Hall 
• Center for Energy and Environmental Education 
• Center for Urban Education 
• Greenhouse Annex
• Hagemann Hall
• Industrial Technology Center
• Innovative Teaching and Technology Center

Q. What are the libraries of Academy of Art University?

The main library of the Academy of Art University is Rod library. The library holdings include approx. 350,000 books, 22,000 videos, 1,000 print periodical titles, 450,000 government documents, newspaper and online databases.