Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
Art Center College of Design is a private university located in Pasadena, CA, serving approximately 2,054 students. It has an acceptance rate of 75%.
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Tuition
$51,640
Acceptance
74.98%
Students
2,357
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
83%
Freshman Retention
82%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
74.98%
SAT range
885 - 1119
ACT range
18 - 24
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
2,357
Undergrads
2,054
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
45
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
11
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.46
Property Rate / 1,000
2.43
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Pasadena
Violent Rate / 100k
596
Property Rate / 100k
2,686
Location
Institution does not report this
Pasadena, CA 91103
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