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California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA

Tuition

$57,946

Acceptance

73%

Students

1,325

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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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?

Sticker price$79,111
Net price (after aid)$42,168

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$32,800
$30k – $48k$28,423
$48k – $75k$42,404
$75k – $110k$44,139
$110k+$52,438

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$49,414
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 1.8×

Graduates earn about 1.8× 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 loans46%

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.

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.

Scholarships available

Academics

Program format

On-Campus

Areas of study

EngineeringNatural SciencesComputer ScienceBusinessCommunicationsArts & Humanities

Programs (12)

Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Natural Sciences

Biology

Computer Science

Software EngineeringWeb DevelopmentData Science

Business

MarketingAccounting

Communications

Public RelationsJournalism

Arts & Humanities

MusicHistoryEnglish Literature

Admissions

Acceptance rate

73%

SAT range

840 - 1083

ACT range

18 - 27

Campus & Student Life

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About California College of the Arts

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

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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