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Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, California · Private

75%acceptance rate
–SAT middle 50%
–ACT middle 50%
$53,306average net price

Art Center College of Design admitted 75% of 1,339 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 83% of students graduate within six years.

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What it costs

Full price with housing is – a year. After grants, students paid $53,306 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$42,545
  • $30–48k$40,905
  • $48–75k$46,301
  • $75–110k$52,165
  • $110k+$60,976

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What is Art Center College of Design’s acceptance rate?

Art Center College of Design admitted 75% of applicants: 1,004 of 1,339 (IPEDS, fall 2023).

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