Academy of Interactive Entertainment

About Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Academy of Interactive Entertainment is a private nonprofit institution offering certificate degrees based in Seattle, Washington. It enrolls 47 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: seattle.aie.edu

Acceptance

41.6%

Graduation

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Net Price

$34,626

Median Earnings (10yr)

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Enrollment

47

Student : Faculty

25:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 41.6%, Academy of Interactive Entertainment is a selective institution.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Academy of Interactive Entertainment is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Academy of Interactive Entertainment isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $34,626 per year. That's in line with the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$25,800

Room & Board (off-campus)

$17,310

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$4,746

Total Cost of Attendance

$38,046

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $29,494
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $30,449
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $31,238
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $37,129
• Over $110,000
  $37,446

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

64% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

Post-graduation earnings data is not yet reported for Academy of Interactive Entertainment.

Who Studies Here

Academy of Interactive Entertainment is home to 47 students, an intimate, close-knit community.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Academy of Interactive Entertainment. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Academy of Interactive Entertainment offers a focused set of programs: 3 distinct programs across 3 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Academy of Interactive Entertainment is 25:1, high (larger classes are common).

Pros & Cons of Academy of Interactive Entertainment

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Academy of Interactive Entertainment tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.