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.
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.
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs (12)
Engineering
Natural Sciences
Computer Science
Business
Communications
Arts & Humanities
Admissions
Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
840 - 1083
ACT range
18 - 27
Campus & Student Life
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San Francisco, CA 94107
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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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