- Acceptance rate: 34% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $28,899 a year (2022–23)
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Art Academy of Cincinnati reported an acceptance rate of 34% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Art Academy of Cincinnati reviews each application.
Art Academy of Cincinnati GPA requirements
Art Academy of Cincinnati requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Art Academy of Cincinnati hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Art Academy of Cincinnati acceptance rate
Art Academy of Cincinnati admitted 446 of 1,293 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 34%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Art Academy of Cincinnati is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Cincinnati, Ohio, with 206 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Art Academy of Cincinnati looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Art Academy of Cincinnati didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Art Academy of Cincinnati awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,899 a year at Art Academy of Cincinnati in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Art Academy of Cincinnati?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Art Academy of Cincinnati admitted 34% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Art Academy of Cincinnati?
Check Art Academy of Cincinnati's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Art Academy of Cincinnati was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA does Art Academy of Cincinnati look for?
Art Academy of Cincinnati requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Art Academy of Cincinnati accept?
Art Academy of Cincinnati's acceptance rate was 34% for fall 2024: it admitted 446 of 1,293 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Art Academy of Cincinnati?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Art Academy of Cincinnati admitted 34% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Art Academy of Cincinnati?
A lot: Art Academy of Cincinnati requires high school GPA, high school record and demonstration of competencies. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Art Academy of Cincinnati if a parent went there?
No. Art Academy of Cincinnati doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Art Academy of Cincinnati accept AP credit?
Yes. Art Academy of Cincinnati awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Art Academy of Cincinnati ask for a personal statement?
No. Art Academy of Cincinnati doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Art Academy of Cincinnati after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,899 a year at Art Academy of Cincinnati in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Art Academy of Cincinnati's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Art Academy of CincinnatiU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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