Overview

The faculty of Graphic Design at Academy of Art University is comprised of nationally recognized professionals who challenge their students to reach their personal creative potential.

Facilities & Technology

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:
Critical & Creative Thinking
Identify appropriate audiences for defined problems
Demonstrate the resourcefulness and flexibility necessary to conceive appropriate design solutions
Conceptual Skills
Develop and prototype potential design solutions for specific problems
Create visual communications that are audience appropriate
Develop design solutions that function within a defined context recognizing physical, cognitive, cultural and social human factors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Technology: Digital Publishing Tools
Web Design

Composition for the Artist

Visual Storytelling: Editing for Short-Form Video Content
Graphic Design: Visual Communication
Hierarchy and Form

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-05 00:00:00

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More details

Apply year-round, and begin taking classes in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. We accept applications through the first week of each semester.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Graphic Design View 608 other Bachelors in Graphic Design in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school transcripts and diploma.

College transcripts (if applicable) must show the classes/subjects, grades, credits, and number of hours completed for each class.

Pay the Registration Fee.

Pay the $150 Application Fee.

Pay the International Student Services Fee.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40368 USD / year

≈ 40368 USD / year
Out-of-State

31224 USD / year

≈ 31224 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31224 USD / year

≈ 31224 USD / year

Additional Details

Undergraduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,239/unit – 3 units per class

Undergraduate Tuition (International Students): $1,463/unit – 3 units per class

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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