California Institute of the Arts
Private college · Valencia, CA · 860 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
32%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$49,996
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$81,346
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
62%
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 Institute of the Arts?
California Institute of the Arts accepts about 32 of every 100 applicants (32%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says California Institute 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 Institute of the Arts's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does California Institute of the Arts cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $81,346 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $49,996 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 $61,354 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$61,354
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$61,354
- Room & board$14,132
- Total cost of attendance$81,346
- Average net price after grants$49,996
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Communications Technology.
California Institute of the Arts FAQ
- What is California Institute of the Arts's acceptance rate?
- 32% — selective.
- Is California Institute of the Arts test-optional?
- The latest federal data says California Institute 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 Institute of the Arts's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does California Institute of the Arts cost?
- About $81,346 a year before aid; $49,996 on average after grants.
- What is California Institute of the Arts's FAFSA school code?
- 001132. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so California Institute of the Arts receives your information.
- What is California Institute of the Arts's graduation rate?
- 62% of students finish within six years.
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