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California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
California College of the Arts is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of San Francisco, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 990 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
990 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $157,122
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Computer Interaction.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $149,149
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,125
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,238
Earnings 5yr: $62,146
Debt: $27,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,717
Earnings 5yr: $54,366
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,012
Earnings 5yr: $34,104
Debt: $29,250
Graphic Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $31,068
Earnings 5yr: $48,315
Debt: $27,000
Architecture.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $89,575
Debt: N/A
Architecture.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $80,251
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Graphic Communications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Computer Interaction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Museology/Museum Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$53,909
In-State Tuition$60,226
Out-of-State Tuition$60,226
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
25%
Pell Grants
48%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,308
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,414
Completion Signals
61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
87%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
33%
Men67%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
24%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$65,803
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