California Institute of the Arts: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3347 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #940 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #871 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #77 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Santa Clarita |
| #3399 of 4,503 | For Literature |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 32%
- Undergraduates
- 868
- Graduates
- 409
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- calarts.edu
California Institute of the Arts Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
California Institute of the Arts has an acceptance rate of 32% and is among the top 8% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 33% | 32% |
| Applicants | 2,004 | 570 | 1,235 |
| Admissions | 648 | 186 | 398 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 181 | 45 | 109 |
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 394 (31%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 387 (30%) |
| Hispanic | 190 (15%) |
| Asian | 112 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 80 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 80 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 30 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend California Institute of the Arts is $56,239 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $26,686 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $40,899 |
| $48-75K | $51,847 |
| $75-110K | $38,627 |
| $110K+ | $58,873 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,318 | $58,318 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,318 | $58,318 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,318 | $58,318 |
| Fee in-district | $678 | $678 |
| Fee in-state | $678 | $678 |
| Fee out-of-state | $678 | $678 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 389 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,134 |
| Room charge | $7,692 |
| Meal charge | $6,442 |
California Institute of the Arts majors
California Institute of the Arts has granted 233 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs, 179 master's across 20 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees in Music Theory and Composition. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California Institute of the Arts.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 58 | 14 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 17 | 28 | |
| Acting | 29 | 12 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 23 | 17 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 18 | 12 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 10 | 14 | 3 |
| Dance, General | 15 | 6 | |
| Photography | 12 | 7 | |
| Creative Writing | 15 | ||
| Music, General | 14 | ||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 11 | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 8 | 3 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 | ||
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 1 | 9 | |
| Music Performance, General | 3 | 6 | |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 7 | ||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 7 | ||
| Costume Design | 4 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 3 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 2 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 233 | 179 | 3 |
California Institute of the Arts has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 57% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California Institute of the Arts has published 262 scientific papers with 1,975 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, Computer Science, Engineering, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Fashion Design, Physics, History, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 4 |
| 2003 | 6 | 9 |
| 2004 | 2 | 9 |
| 2005 | 4 | 23 |
| 2006 | 3 | 30 |
| 2007 | 2 | 40 |
| 2008 | 7 | 46 |
| 2009 | 6 | 47 |
| 2010 | 11 | 46 |
| 2011 | 12 | 79 |
| 2012 | 17 | 77 |
| 2013 | 24 | 128 |
| 2014 | 14 | 121 |
| 2015 | 8 | 110 |
| 2016 | 12 | 135 |
| 2017 | 8 | 101 |
| 2018 | 14 | 137 |
| 2019 | 15 | 141 |
| 2020 | 8 | 125 |
| 2021 | 10 | 131 |
| 2022 | 9 | 103 |
| 2023 | 10 | 97 |
| 2024 | 9 | 86 |
| 2025 | 5 | 118 |
California Institute of the Arts alumni
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Tim Burton
- Enrolled in California Institute of the Arts
- Studied in 1981
- Occupations
- designeractordirectorwriterfilm producer
- Biography
-
Timothy Walter Burton is an American filmmaker, animator, and writer. He is known for pioneering goth subculture in Hollywood, with his films employing a distinctive style that blends gothic horror and dark fantasy aesthetics with whimsical and surreal elements. He has received numerous accolades, including one Emmy Award and nominations for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and three BAFTA Awards. He was honored with the Venice International Film Festival's Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2007 and France's Order of Arts and Letters in 2010.
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Alison Brie
- Enrolled in California Institute of the Arts
- In 2005 graduated with bachelor's degree in theatre art
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision directoractorvoice actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Alison Brie Schermerhorn is an American actress, writer, and producer.
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Ed Harris
- Enrolled in California Institute of the Arts
- In 1973 graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- film directordirectortelevision actorvoice actortheatrical director
- Biography
-
Edward Allen Harris is an American actor and filmmaker. Harris received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Apollo 13 (1995), The Truman Show (1998), and The Hours (2002). He also directed and starred in Pollock (2000) and Appaloosa (2008), the former earning him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
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Sofia Coppola
- Occupations
- photographerfilm actorfilm directoractordirector
- Biography
-
Sofia Carmina Coppola is an American filmmaker and former actress. She has won an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Golden Lion, and a Cannes Film Festival Award. She was also nominated for three BAFTA Awards, as well as a Primetime Emmy Award.
General info
| Alternative names | CalArts |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Motto | No information in advance of need |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 482 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 24700 W McBean Pky Valencia, California, 91355-2397 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 229,000 |
| Phone | 6612551050 |