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California College of the Arts
San Francisco,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate70%
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About California College of the Arts
California College of the Arts is a private, nonprofit college in the city of San Francisco, California. California College of the Arts was founded in 1907 and enrolls 1,239 undergrads and no graduate students.
California College of the Arts Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at California College of the Arts is 70%. Out of 3,077 applications received in 2022, 2,144 students were offered admission.
| California College of the Arts Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 70% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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California College of the Arts is located in the city of San Francisco, California, near San Francisco and Oakland.
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College Info
California College of the Arts Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to California College of the Arts is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to California College of the Arts is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
California College of the Arts SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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California College of the Arts Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$72,929
In State$72,929
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$51,792
$51,792
Fees
$520
$520
Housing
$19,117
$19,117
Books
$1,500
$1,500
Student Life
Wondering what life at California College of the Arts is like? There are approximately 1,239 students enrolled at California College of the Arts. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 68% percent are from CA and 32% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time5%
Part Time68%
In State32%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,239
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
70%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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