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California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, CA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

California Institute of the Arts campus
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Admission rate
32%
Selective
Average net price
$49,996
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings
$45,380
10 years after enrolling

Summary

California Institute of the Arts is a private nonprofit college in Valencia, CA with 860 undergraduates. It admits 32% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $49,996 per year ($42,456 for families earning under $30,000). 63% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $45,380 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
32%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,023
Fall 2023
Admitted
525
Fall 2023
Yield
34%
of admitted students enrolled

What California Institute of the Arts looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPAConsidered
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesRequired
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$81,346
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$61,354

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$42,456
  • $30–48k$43,913
  • $48–75k$48,569
  • $75–110k$46,849
  • $110k+$57,246

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
63%
Freshman retention
82%
Median earnings
$45,380
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$24,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
860
Student–faculty ratio
7:1
Receive Pell grants
29%
  • White32%
  • Hispanic17%
  • Black5%
  • Asian9%

California Institute of the Arts FAQ

What is California Institute of the Arts's acceptance rate?+

California Institute of the Arts admits 32% of applicants, which makes it selective.

Is California Institute of the Arts test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to California Institute of the Arts?+

In Fall 2023, 2,023 students applied to California Institute of the Arts and 525 were admitted; 177 enrolled.

Does California Institute of the Arts consider legacy status?+

No. California Institute of the Arts reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does California Institute of the Arts require an essay?+

California Institute of the Arts reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does California Institute of the Arts cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $81,346 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $49,996.

What is California Institute of the Arts's graduation rate?+

63% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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