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California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$64,024

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,160
Declined 211
Total Received 2,371
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Enrollment

1,004

undergraduate students

304

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its programs in visual and performing arts, design, and architecture. It is located on a ten-acre campus in San Francisco, California.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,308
Established in 1907
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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Seven-acre, urban campus in San Francisco (population: 884,363); fine arts campus in Oakland. Served by air, bus, and train.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

California College of the Arts
1111 Eighth Street
San Francisco, CA
94107

Campus Life

no
Housing available
33%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
76%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Not used

Admit Rate

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,160
Declined 211
Total Received 2,371

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$29,676

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $60,226
Housing $15,471
Food $6,602
Additional fees $3,798
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $87,597
Average Financial Aid - $29,676
Total with Avg. Aid $57,921

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,041,158
State $1,507,818
Institutional $14,874,847
Other external $863,561
Total $19,287,384

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $6,456,334
Other external $197,110
Total $6,653,444
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 447-1-ART
F: 415 551-9261
finaid@cca.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects yes yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes yes
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes yes
Computer Graphics yes
Creative Writing yes yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Fashion/Apparel Design yes
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Furniture Design and Manufacturing yes
Game and Interactive Media Design yes
Human Computer Interaction yes yes
Industrial and Product Design yes
Intermedia/Multimedia yes
Jewelry Arts yes
Management Science yes
Museology/Museum Studies yes
Painting yes
Photography yes
Sculpture yes
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Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

1,308

total students

35%

in-state

65%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

77%

1,004
students

Female
67%
677

Male
33%
327

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

959
students

Female
68%
652

Male
32%
307

4%

45
students

Female
56%
25

Male
44%
20

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Student Break-down

31%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Hispanic/Latino
20%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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