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Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 75% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Art Center College of Design is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Pasadena, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 75%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
75% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
75%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$48,661
In-State Tuition$54,170
Out-of-State Tuition$54,170
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
22%
Pell Grants
33%
Take Loans
70%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$53,562
+34% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$71,958
Completion Signals
79%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$281/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
24%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$51,484
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,293
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $37,250
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,188
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $54,124
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,401
Earnings 5yr:
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Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,093
Earnings 5yr: $81,385
Debt: $31,050
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,933
Earnings 5yr: $33,995
Debt: $31,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,073
Earnings 5yr:
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Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $30,188
Earnings 5yr:
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Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
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Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
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Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
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Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
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Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
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Graphic Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $35,593
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
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