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California College of the Arts

San Francisco, California · Private

73%acceptance rate
–SAT middle 50%
–ACT middle 50%
$49,945average net price

California College of the Arts admitted 73% of 3,661 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 59% of students graduate within six years.

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What it costs

Full price with housing is $84,409 a year. After grants, students paid $49,945 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$32,800
  • $30–48k$28,423
  • $48–75k$42,404
  • $75–110k$44,139
  • $110k+$52,438

Quick answers

What is California College of the Arts’s acceptance rate?

California College of the Arts admitted 73% of applicants: 2,687 of 3,661 (IPEDS, fall 2023).

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Sources: College Navigator (IPEDS). Costs are IPEDS 2022–23 net price and 2023–24 sticker price. Clarity Prep isn’t affiliated with California College of the Arts.