California Institute of the Arts

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

California Institute of the Arts is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Valencia, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification. California Institute of the Arts is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation .

32% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 2,004 applied, 648 accepted, and 181 enrolled in CalArts. 45 men and 109 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $58,996 for undergraduate programs and $58,996 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 4.01% compared to last year at California Institute of the Arts. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

865 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $15,861. For freshmen, 167 students (89%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $22,071. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,277 students enrolled CalArts in 2025. By gender, 529 men and 748 women students are enrolled. There are 868 undergraduate and 409 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

41 Major Programs

24 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of CalArts is 67% and the transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 82% for full-time and 82% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 67% Transfer-out Rate 17% Retention Rate 82% Students to Faculty Ratio 7 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 317 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for CalArts and the average faculty salary is $90,855. The studetns to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. There are 598 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $89,991. Number of Faculties 317 Average Faculty Salary $90,855 Number of Staffs 598 Average Staff Salary $89,991

Special Learning Opportunities

Study Abroad Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Valencia, CA