Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$72k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$51,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,640
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$17,272
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$69,807
Net price (after aid)$50,209
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$42,545
$30k – $48k$40,905
$48k – $75k$46,301
$75k – $110k$52,165
$110k+$60,976
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$71,958
Median debt at graduation$31,000
Est. monthly loan payment$329
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants25%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans36%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
83%
Freshman Retention
82%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
83% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
82%
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$51.6k
Net price
$50.2k
Pell
25%
Median debt
$31k
Earnings (10y)
$72k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
75%
SAT range
885 - 1119
ACT range
18 - 24
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Pasadena, CA 91103
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
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Areas of study
CommunicationsLaw & Criminal JusticeAgricultureNatural SciencesBusiness
Programs (7)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal JusticePre-Law
Natural Sciences
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About Art Center College of Design
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- Where is Art Center College of Design located?
- Art Center College of Design is located in Pasadena, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Art Center College of Design?
- Art Center College of Design is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Art Center College of Design?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Art Center College of Design is approximately 75%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Art Center College of Design?
- Art Center College of Design's published in-state tuition is approximately $51,640 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Art Center College of Design?
- Art Center College of Design reports total enrollment of approximately 2,357 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Art Center College of Design?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Art Center College of Design.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Art Center College of Design are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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CampusPin. (2024). Art Center College of Design, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/art-center-college-of-design