Overview
Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts is a Bay Area-based school of art and design with campuses in San Francisco and Oakland. CCA is home to 22 undergraduate programs in core disciplines of Architecture, Fine Arts, Design, and Humanities. To provide an immersive artistic experience, CCA features specialized studio space such as a Model Shop and Digital Craft Lab. For students who wish to practice art and design in another culture, CCA partners with schools in Germany, Sweden, China, and Japan to offer semester abroad programs.
Acceptance Rate:
73%
Average Net Price:
$43,687
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1160
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $60,226 |
| 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. | $60,226 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $22,099 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
65%
Need Met
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. 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.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,175
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,656
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$27,116
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
11%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3897
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,656
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$17,354,318
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,305,019
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.
52%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,197
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.
$25,375
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.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
52%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,550
Average Other Loans Per Year
$35,807
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
3661
Students Applied
72%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
75
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 19 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1160
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
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
1,333
Total Number of Undergrads
1,012
0
100
44%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
65%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
26
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
34
Countries Represented
32
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
24%
Student Organizations
12
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
33%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
50%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Chimera
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
3
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,000
Top 5 Cities
San Francisco
Los Angeles
New York
Portland
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
California College of the Arts
Apple
Google
Academy of Art University
Adobe
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Education
Media and Communication
Operations
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.
$25,375
Loan Default Rate
4%
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.
$258
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