Academe offers advertising opportunities both in its print and digital editions and in its electronic newsletter. For more information, please email [email protected]. For complete mechanical specifications and advertising terms and conditions, please download the 2026 Academe Rate Card.
Please note that the AAUP does not accept advertisements from institutions whose administrations are currently censured or sanctioned by the AAUP. However, a listing does not ensure that an institution is in compliance with AAUP policies and standards.
Print Advertising
General advertising rates apply to most advertisers. Nonprofit advertisers—such as most institutions of higher education, public interest and advocacy groups, and university presses—qualify for our special nonprofit rates.
2026 General Print Advertising Rates
| Size | 1x | 2x | 4x |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | $4,800 | $4,190 | $3,920 |
| Full Page | $2,880 | $2,600 | $2,480 |
| 2/3 Page | $2,160 | $2,040 | $1,840 |
| 1/2 Page | $1,640 | $1,590 | $1,425 |
| 1/3 Page | $1,320 | $1,275 | $1,105 |
| 1/6 Page | $740 | $685 | $625 |
2026 Nonprofit Print Advertising Rates
| Size | 1x | 2x | 4x |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | $3,555 | $3,160 | $2,895 |
| Full Page | $2,180 | $1,985 | $1,800 |
| 2/3 Page | $1,620 | $1,520 | $1,390 |
| 1/2 Page | $1,310 | $1,220 | $1,190 |
| 1/3 Page | $975 | $905 | $835 |
| 1/6 Page | $540 | $510 | $460 |
Positioning premiums: Back cover; 15% additional. Cover 2 or 3: 10% additional.
Agency commission: 15% of gross to recognized advertising agencies. In-house agencies do not qualify for commissions.
2026 Print Advertising Deadlines
| Issue | Space deadline | Materials due | Mail Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | 12/18 | 12/20 | 2/11 |
| Spring | 3/18 | 3/27 | 5/8 |
| Summer Bulletin | 6/18 | 6/30 | 8/8 |
| Fall | 9/3 | 9/12 | 10/24 |
Advertising on the AAUP Website
Become a sponsor by placing a sidebar ad on all Academe magazine issue and article pages of the AAUP website.
Website Ad Rates (net)
$600 per thirty days of advertising
Website Ad Mechanical Specifications
Advertiser supplies jpg file and URL for ad link.
Width: 250 pixels
Height: 236 pixels
Advertising in Electronic Newsletters
Sponsor an issue of the Academe electronic newsletter, which goes to nearly 95,000 members and prospects. Reserve early; sponsors receive the exclusive right to advertise in the e-newsletter.
2026 E-Newsletter Rates
1x/year $2,000
3x/year $1,800
2026 E-Newsletter Deadlines
| Issue/print edition | Space | Materials | Send Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| February (Winter) | 1/22 | 1/29 | 2/5 |
| March | 3/12 | 3/19 | 3/26 |
| April (Spring) | 4/16 | 4/23 | 4/30 |
| August (Bulletin) | 7/24 | 7/30 | 8/6 |
| September | 8/27 | 9/3 | 9/10 |
| October (Fall) | 10/1 | 10/8 | 10/15 |
E-Newsletter Ad Mechanical Specifications
Advertiser supplies jpeg file and URL for ad link.
Width: 600 pixels
Height: 200 pixels