California Institute of the Arts: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3478 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #967 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #899 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #79 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Santa Clarita |
| #944 of 1,087 | For Cinematography |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 26%
- Undergraduates
- 918
- Graduates
- 435
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 26% and is among the top 7% 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 | 26% | 24% | 27% |
| Applicants | 2,023 | 585 | 1,209 |
| Admissions | 525 | 138 | 329 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 176 | 59 | 97 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
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 | 428 (32%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 425 (31%) |
| Hispanic | 174 (13%) |
| Asian | 113 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 98 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 73 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 37 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend California Institute of the Arts is $57,288 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 | $33,802 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $37,082 |
| $48-75K | $35,788 |
| $75-110K | $44,448 |
| $110K+ | $59,106 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $56,074 | $41,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $56,074 | $41,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $56,074 | $41,140 |
| Fee in-district | $650 | $650 |
| Fee in-state | $650 | $650 |
| Fee out-of-state | $650 | $650 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 486 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,590 |
| Room charge | $7,396 |
| Meal charge | $6,194 |
California Institute of the Arts majors
California Institute of the Arts has granted 193 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs, 212 master's across 20 programs, and 2 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 | 35 | 15 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 14 | 30 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 19 | 23 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 13 | 21 | 2 |
| Acting | 23 | 11 | |
| Photography | 14 | 8 | |
| Dance, General | 13 | 8 | |
| Creative Writing | 20 | ||
| Music, General | 18 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 8 | 9 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 13 | 4 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 16 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 4 | 10 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 7 | 6 | |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 13 | ||
| Graphic Design | 12 | ||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 7 | ||
| Costume Design | 3 | ||
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 3 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 2 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 2 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 193 | 212 | 2 |
California Institute of the Arts has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 62% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California Institute of the Arts has published 255 scientific papers with 1,879 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 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 | 23 | 128 |
| 2014 | 14 | 121 |
| 2015 | 8 | 111 |
| 2016 | 12 | 135 |
| 2017 | 8 | 101 |
| 2018 | 14 | 137 |
| 2019 | 14 | 141 |
| 2020 | 8 | 125 |
| 2021 | 10 | 131 |
| 2022 | 9 | 102 |
| 2023 | 10 | 95 |
| 2024 | 8 | 85 |
California Institute of the Arts alumni
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Tim Burton
- Enrolled in California Institute of the Arts
- Studied in 1981
- Occupations
- animatorfilm directorpoetdesigneractor
- Biography
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Timothy Walter Burton is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and animator. Known for popularizing Goth culture in the American film industry, Burton is famous for his gothic horror and dark fantasy films. He has received numerous accolades including an Emmy Award as well as 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 was given the Order of Arts and Letters by Culture Minister of France in 2010.
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Alison Brie
- Enrolled in California Institute of the Arts
- In 2005 graduated with bachelor's degree in theatre
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actorstage actortelevision director
- Biography
-
Alison Brie Schermerhorn is an American actress, writer, and producer. She earned recognition for playing Trudy Campbell in the drama series Mad Men (2007–2015), and had her breakthrough starring as Annie Edison in the sitcom Community (2009–2015). She then voiced Diane Nguyen in the animated comedy series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020) and potrayed Ruth Wilder in the comedy drama series GLOW (2017–2019), receiving nominations at the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards for the latter.
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Ed Harris
- Enrolled in California Institute of the Arts
- In 1973 graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- film actorcharacter actorscreenwriteractorstage actor
- Biography
-
Edward Allen Harris is an American actor and filmmaker. His performances in Apollo 13 (1995), The Truman Show (1998), Pollock (2000), and The Hours (2002) earned him critical acclaim and Academy Award nominations.
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Katey Sagal
- Occupations
- singeractortelevision actorsinger-songwriterfilm actor
- Biography
-
Catherine Louise Sagal is an American actress and singer. She is known for playing Peggy Bundy on Married... with Children (1987–1997), Leela on Futurama (1999–2003, 2008–2013, 2023–present), Cate Hennessy on 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005), Gemma Teller Morrow on the FX series Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014), for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama in 2011, and Louise Goldufski-Conner on The Conners (2018–present).
General info
| Alternative names | CalArts |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Motto | No information in advance of need |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 468 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 24700 W McBean Pky Valencia, California, 91355-2397 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 229,000 |
| Phone | 6612551050 |