ArtCenter College of Design

Pasadena, CA

ArtCenter College of Design

Pasadena, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$51,640

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

41%

male

59%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,004
Declined 335
Total Received 1,339
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Enrollment

2,079

undergraduate students

303

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1930, ArtCenter College of Design is a private, nonprofit, specialized arts college that is known for its programs in Transportation Design, Entertainment Design, and Graphic Design. It is located on a 175-acre campus in Pasadena, California.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,382
Established in 1930
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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ArtCenter’s two campuses provide future artists and designers with a wide array of creative learning opportunities enriched by the creative and academic resources within the surrounding communities and the greater Los Angeles area. Located 10 miles from Los Angeles, major airport, bus, and train serve both campuses.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

ArtCenter College of Design
1700 Lida Street
Pasadena, CA
91103

Campus Life

no
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not 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 $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admit Rate

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,004
Declined 335
Total Received 1,339

Admissions Factors

Required

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

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

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
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Financial Aid

70%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$16,835

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $51,640
Books & supplies $4,000
Total $55,640
Average Financial Aid - $16,835
Total with Avg. Aid $38,805
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 626 396-2215
F: 626 396-4298
financialaid@artcenter.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects yes
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician yes yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes yes
Commercial and Advertising Art yes
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other yes yes
Engineering-Related Fields, Other yes yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes yes
Graphic Design yes yes
Photography yes
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Programs Offered

  • Independent study
  • Internships

2,382

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

2,079
students

Female
59%
1,232

Male
41%
847

13%

303
students

Female
56%
169

Male
44%
134

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

1,844
students

Female
60%
1,110

Male
40%
734

11%

235
students

Female
52%
122

Male
48%
113

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Student Break-down

44%
Nonresident aliens
1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
30%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
9%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

135

Transfer applicants enrolled

6%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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