Academy of Interactive Entertainment
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is an Australian video games and computer animation school. Founded in 1996, it was one of the world's first institutions to offer qualifications in these industries. The AIE provides courses covering CGI, animation, video game asset creation and games programming. Campuses are located in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and an online campus. The Australian ABC has said that the AIE "is one of Australia's most awarded 3D animation, game design and visual FX educators".
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 42%
- Average net price: $34,626
- Undergraduate enrollment: 82
- Graduation rate (150%): 84%
- Student to faculty ratio: 25:1
- Median earnings (6 years): $39,209
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Lafayette, LA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Academy of Interactive Entertainment include Computer Graphics, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, Game and Interactive Media Design.
- Computer Graphics (17 bachelor's)
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (8 bachelor's)
- Game and Interactive Media Design (8 bachelor's)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (6 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Computer Science 100%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's.
Cost
Academy of Interactive Entertainment students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $34,917 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $34,917
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $37,253
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $38,411
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $37,757
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $38,339
- In-state tuition and fees: $25,800
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $25,800
- Off-campus room and board: $17,310
- Off-campus with family: $4,524
- Typical cost of attendance: $25,800
- Sticker vs net gap: -3421%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 30%
- Federal loan recipients: 54%
- Average institutional grant: $2,083
- Average federal loan: $7,462
- Median debt at graduation: $12,000
Admissions
Academy of Interactive Entertainment admits 42% of applicants. Of students admitted, 58% enrolled.
- Applications: 125
- Admitted: 52
- Enrolled: 30
- Yield (first-choice signal): 58%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 82
- Women: 21%
- Part-time undergraduates: 0%
- Age 25 and older: 29%
- Graduation rate: 84%
- Come back after freshman year: 62%
Faculty and campus
- Student to faculty: 25:1
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Academy of Interactive Entertainment acceptance rate? Academy of Interactive Entertainment admits 42% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Academy of Interactive Entertainment cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $34,917 a year after aid. Average net price is $34,626.
What majors does Academy of Interactive Entertainment offer? Popular programs include Computer Graphics, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, Game and Interactive Media Design, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Academy of Interactive Entertainment official site: see the campus website.