California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$57,946
Out-of-State Tuition
$57,946
Avg On-Campus Living
$21,165
Avg Off-Campus Living
$21,408
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 · 1.8×Graduates earn about 1.8× 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.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
59%
Freshman Retention
57%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
840 - 1083
ACT range
18 - 27
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Location
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San Francisco, CA 94107
Academics
Program format
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Areas of study
Programs (12)
Engineering
Natural Sciences
Computer Science
Business
Communications
Arts & Humanities
Campus & Student Life
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About California College of the Arts
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- Where is California College of the Arts located?
- California College of the Arts is located in San Francisco, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is California College of the Arts?
- California College of the Arts 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 California College of the Arts?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at California College of the Arts is approximately 73%. 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 California College of the Arts?
- California College of the Arts's published in-state tuition is approximately $57,946 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 California College of the Arts?
- California College of the Arts reports total enrollment of approximately 1,325 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 California College of the Arts?
- 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 California College of the Arts.
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Data sources & methodology
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Clery Act campus security reports
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Institutional websites
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CampusPin. (2024). California College of the Arts, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/california-college-of-the-arts