Art Center College of Design
Private college · Pasadena, CA · 2,017 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
75%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$48,389
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$77,990
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
81%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Art Center College of Design?
Art Center College of Design accepts about 75 of every 100 applicants (75%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Art Center College of Design is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Art Center College of Design's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Art Center College of Design cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $77,990 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $48,389 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $56,308 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$56,308
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$56,308
- Total cost of attendance$77,990
- Average net price after grants$48,389
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Communications Technology, Engineering Technology, Computer Science.
Art Center College of Design FAQ
- What is Art Center College of Design's acceptance rate?
- 75% — moderately selective.
- Is Art Center College of Design test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Art Center College of Design is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Art Center College of Design's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Art Center College of Design cost?
- About $77,990 a year before aid; $48,389 on average after grants.
- What is Art Center College of Design's FAFSA school code?
- 001116. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Art Center College of Design receives your information.
- What is Art Center College of Design's graduation rate?
- 81% of students finish within six years.
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