California College of the Arts
California College of the Arts is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in San Francisco, CA. It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.
The California College of the Arts's 2023 tuition & fees is $54,706. 77% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $24,563.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,630 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
2023 Tuition & Fees and 2024 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2023 tuition & fees of California College of the Arts is $54,706. For graduate programs, its 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $57,610.
The estimated 2024 tuition & fees for prospective students is $57,210 based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $60,245.
| Undergraduate | $54,706 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $57,610 |
Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
| Undergraduate | $57,210 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $60,245 |
The estimation for 2023-2024 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at California College of the Arts is 77.63% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.46%. The average graduation rate is 65%. Total 1,630 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $48,000. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Architecture program shows the highest salary with $51,400 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 77.63% Acceptance Rate / 9.46% Yield |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate » | 65% |
| Retention Rate | 82%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12.50% (8 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 1,630 (1,249 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $24,563 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $48,000 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $16,800 - $51,400 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
California College of the Arts offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | No |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
California College of the Arts provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | Yes |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of California College of the Arts. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 761. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,650.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 761 |
Directory Information
| Address | 1111 Eighth Street, San Francisco, CA 94107-2247 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 510-594-3600 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | School of art, music, and design |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
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