California Institute of the Arts: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3438 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #963 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #895 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #79 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Santa Clarita |
| #759 of 1,060 | For Cinematography |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 25%
- Undergraduates
- 940
- Graduates
- 500
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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 25% and is among the top 6% 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 | 25% | 24% | 25% |
| Applicants | 2,120 | 629 | 1,285 |
| Admissions | 525 | 153 | 324 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 189 | 49 | 118 |
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 | 485 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 466 (32%) |
| Hispanic | 177 (12%) |
| Asian | 114 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 78 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 66 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 47 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend California Institute of the Arts is $55,225 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 | $38,505 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $42,852 |
| $48-75K | $50,135 |
| $75-110K | $50,074 |
| $110K+ | $63,192 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $54,440 | $54,440 |
| Tuition in-state | $54,440 | $54,440 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $54,440 | $54,440 |
| Fee in-district | $616 | $616 |
| Fee in-state | $616 | $616 |
| Fee out-of-state | $616 | $616 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 450 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,193 |
| Room charge | $7,180 |
| Meal charge | $6,013 |
California Institute of the Arts majors
California Institute of the Arts has granted 194 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs, 144 master's across 18 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 | 54 | 16 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 16 | 20 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 8 | 22 | |
| Acting | 16 | 12 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 16 | 9 | 2 |
| Photography | 13 | 9 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 15 | 7 | |
| Dance, General | 11 | 6 | |
| Graphic Design | 15 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 12 | 1 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 6 | 3 | |
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 9 | ||
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 6 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | ||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 5 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 2 | 2 | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 194 | 144 | 2 |
California Institute of the Arts has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 61% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California Institute of the Arts has published 214 scientific papers with 1,346 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, Computer Science, Engineering, Philosophy, Fashion Design, Environmental Science, History, Physics, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 4 |
| 2003 | 6 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 | 7 |
| 2005 | 3 | 21 |
| 2006 | 2 | 54 |
| 2007 | 2 | 36 |
| 2008 | 6 | 36 |
| 2009 | 6 | 39 |
| 2010 | 11 | 41 |
| 2011 | 11 | 64 |
| 2012 | 16 | 59 |
| 2013 | 21 | 82 |
| 2014 | 13 | 100 |
| 2015 | 8 | 87 |
| 2016 | 10 | 94 |
| 2017 | 5 | 74 |
| 2018 | 13 | 89 |
| 2019 | 8 | 87 |
| 2020 | 6 | 95 |
| 2021 | 5 | 83 |
| 2022 | 5 | 73 |
| 2023 | 8 | 66 |
California Institute of the Arts alumni
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Tim Burton
- Enrolled in California Institute of the Arts
- Studied in 1981
- Occupations
- writerdirectoractordesignerpoet
- Biography
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Timothy Walter Burton is an American director, producer, writer, and animator. Known for pioneering goth culture in the American film industry, Burton is famous for his gothic horror and fantasy films. He has received numerous accolades including an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for two Academy Awards 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 the 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
- stage actorfilm actorfilm producerscreenwritervoice actor
- Biography
-
Alison Brie Schermerhorn is an American actress, writer, and producer. Her breakthrough came with the role of Trudy Campbell in the drama series Mad Men (2007–2015), which won her a Screen Actors Guild Award. She gained recognition for her role as Annie Edison in the sitcom Community (2009–2015) and voicing Diane Nguyen in the animated comedy series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020). For playing Ruth Wilder in the comedy-drama series GLOW (2017–2019), she received nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and two Critics' Choice Awards.
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Ed Harris
- Enrolled in California Institute of the Arts
- In 1973 graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- theatrical directorvoice actortelevision actordirectorfilm director
- 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
- film actorsinger-songwritertelevision actoractorsinger
- 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), 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 | 461 |
| 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 |