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Alberta University of the Arts (ACAD)

Black Pinpoint 1407 14 Avenue NW | Calgary, AB | T2N 4R3

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
576
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Acceptance Rate
65%

Deadlines

Early Decision
February 1
Regular
April 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
No
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA
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Application Essay

Non-Academic

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Talent / Ability
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Level of applicant's interest

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
71/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$4,435
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$3,150
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$234
Approximate Expenses per year
$7,819

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
14.7 : 1
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Total Faculty
135
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Terminal Degree
44

Gender

Women
92
Men
43
Minority
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's

Prominent Alumni

Christopher Truch

MTV Off Air Designer

John Byrne

Cartoonist, Redesigned Superman for Marvel Comics

Brian Helm

Photographer

Isabel Abdai

Art Director/Designer Martha Stewart Living

Brian Cooley

Large Scale sculptures

06. Student Body

Gender

72% female28% male

Out of State

11% are out
of state89% are
in-state

Students

90% are
full time10% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,155
Foreign Countries Represented
49

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Facilities

Glass Department

Graffitt Stairwell

Residence

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Banff National Park

Shaw Millenium Skateboard park

Kensington Area

Calgary Zoo

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Kristen Scharf
Admissions Assistant
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1407 - 14 Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2N4R3
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403.284.7689

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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403.284.7689

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:

Visits

CLASS VISITS

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Calgary Light Rail Transit (LRT) stops at the college doors. The closet airport to the college is a 15 minute drive to the Calgary International Airport.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Please call for directions

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Motel Village which is a 10 minute walk away had 8 motels.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Other

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Basketball
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Volleyball
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Basketball
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Coed
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Other

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
0
Number of Honor Societies
0
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
0

12. Student Services

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - On Campus Interviews

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
  • Design and Visual Communications, General.
  • Drawing.
  • Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
  • Metal and Jewelry Arts.
  • Painting.
  • Photography.
  • Printmaking.
  • Sculpture.

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Sat-Sun 9AM-8PM ET

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