California College of the Arts
Private college · San Francisco, CA · 990 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
91%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$41,109
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$84,786
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
64%
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 California College of the Arts?
California College of the Arts accepts about 91 of every 100 applicants (91%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says California College of the Arts 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 California College of the Arts's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does California College of the Arts cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $84,786 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $41,109 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 $61,764 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$61,764
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$61,764
- Room & board$22,532
- Total cost of attendance$84,786
- Average net price after grants$41,109
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Communications Technology, Architecture, Interdisciplinary Studies, Computer Science.
California College of the Arts FAQ
- What is California College of the Arts's acceptance rate?
- 91% — accessible.
- Is California College of the Arts test-optional?
- The latest federal data says California College of the Arts 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 California College of the Arts's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does California College of the Arts cost?
- About $84,786 a year before aid; $41,109 on average after grants.
- What is California College of the Arts's FAFSA school code?
- 001127. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so California College of the Arts receives your information.
- What is California College of the Arts's graduation rate?
- 64% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to California College of the Arts
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 91% | — | $2,385 | 55% |
| La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA | 92% | — | $22,767 | 52% |
| University of California-MercedMerced, CA | 91% | — | $11,583 | 68% |
| California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA | 91% | — | $5,115 | 68% |
| California State University-ChicoChico, CA | 93% | — | $14,157 | 60% |
| California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CA | 93% | — | $7,244 | 42% |