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Cincinnati, Ohio

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Your chances of getting into Art Academy of Cincinnati

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

33.1%
Admission Difficulty for Art Academy of Cincinnati
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at AAC is 33.1%.  Its admission rate is the 5th lowest in Ohio and the 130th lowest 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. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 350 out of the 1,056 who applied were admitted.

Art Academy of Cincinnati typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into AAC?

33% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Art Academy of Cincinnati you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.1 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school

AAC GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.1

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Art Academy of Cincinnati?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into AAC are to have around a 3.1 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to AAC will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at AAC is 3.1 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #70 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since AAC is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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AAC SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Art Academy of Cincinnati. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for Art Academy of Cincinnati
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SAT Scores for Art Academy of Cincinnati
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

AAC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for Art Academy of Cincinnati
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
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ACT Scores for Art Academy of Cincinnati
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
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Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Art Academy of Cincinnati admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 711 257 1,056
Accepted 259 53 350
Acceptance Rate 36% 21% 33%
Enrolled 14 10 57
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 5% 19% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

46

Applicants have 46 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

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

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
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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Art Academy of Cincinnati
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Art Academy of Cincinnati often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201061 IPEDS survey data for Art Academy of Cincinnati.

Last updated February 24, 2025