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Art Center College of Design

Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, CA, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

ArtCenter College of Design is a conservatory of visual arts and design principles in the greater Los Angeles area. ArtCenter confers undergrad degrees in 11 artistic fields of study including Entertainment Design, Fine Art, and Film. To display student artwork for the public, ArtCenter hosts 11 gallery and exhibition spaces on campus. Throughout the year, ArtCenter schedules a number of Career Chats with professional artists to familiarize students with the business end of the industry.

Acceptance Rate:
75%
Average Net Price:
$47,080
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.8

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$47,080
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$54,170
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$54,170
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$4000
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$38,709
$30k - $48k
$40,300
$48k - $75k
$43,172
$75k - $110k
$44,962
$110k+
$53,362
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,219
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,891
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$14,716

 

Students receiving state aid
12%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$9131
Students receiving federal aid
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,891
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$29,107
$30k - $48k
$30,747
$48k - $75k
$25,351
$75k - $110k
$19,487
$110k+
$10,676

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
35%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,260
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$27,811
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$308
Students receiving federal loans
35%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,326
Average Other Loans Per Year
$35,868

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
75%
Acceptance Rate
1339
Students Applied
98
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.October 15
Fall Regular DecisionSeptember 14
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
45%
Out-Of-State Students
19%
3.8
Average GPA

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 626-396-2373
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,382
Total Number of Undergrads
2,079
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
76%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
94%
20-39 Students
4%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
11

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
59%
Residency
In-State Students
45%
Out-Of-State Students
19%
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
51
Ethnicity
African American
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
30%
Hispanic
10%
White
9%
Multiracial
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
24%
Student Organizations
61
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$62,300
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Orange
New York
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
ArtCenter College of Design
Google
Apple
The Walt Disney Company
Nike
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Education
Media and Communication
Marketing
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$27,811
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$308

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Alfonso's Review

from Panorama City, CA

I am not a student yet, I got accepted. I'm an now working on the hard part, paying for it. ...

Art Student's Review

At Art Center you will get a massive bill for the education. However, it is worth it. Your skills will be top quality, most people graduating from here get jobs before they graduate or immediately aft...

John Ives. Pasadena's Review

Very impressive alumni list. great career opportunities and connections for students. High level of education from instructors that are currently working in the disciplines that the teach....