CalArts Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 32.34%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $58,996
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at CalArts:
- Total Enrollment: 1,277
- 868 Undergraduate, 409 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.4% men, 58.6% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 67%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 17%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 82%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 41 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 24 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
CalArts Overview
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Valencia, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The CalArts's tuition & fees is $58,996 for the academic year 2024-2025. 91% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $28,420.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,277 and the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).
CalArts's acceptance rate is 32.34% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.93%.
California Institute of the Arts is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of California Institute of the Arts is $58,996. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $58,996.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $61,359 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $83,286.
| Undergraduate | $58,996 |
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| Graduate | $58,996 |
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| Undergraduate | $61,359 |
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| Graduate | $83,286 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
California Institute of the Arts does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
Special Learning Opportunities at CalArts
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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