California Institute of the Arts: Ranking & Review
| Santa Clarita rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 524 | 1767 Top 11% |
California Institute of the Arts Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 24% | 25% | 23% |
| Applicants | 2,265 | 817 | 1,420 |
| Admissions | 545 | 208 | 327 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 235 | 96 | 135 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 1,498 | 649 | 849 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $70. Application fee for graduates - $70.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
California Institute of the Arts Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $68,993 | $68,993 |
| Off-campus | $73,236 | $73,236 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $11,757 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
California Institute of the Arts provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 423 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $46,830 | $46,830 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $616 | $616 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $46,830 | $46,830 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $616 | $616 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $1,561 | $1,561 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 198 | 168 | 2 | 368 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 9 | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 9 | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 6 | 6 | ||
| Grand Total | 198 | 192 | 2 | 392 |
A total of 198 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at California Institute of the Arts.
At the master's and doctor's level 194 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 66% | 68% |
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General info
| Alternative names | CalArts |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Motto | No information in advance of need |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 433 |
| Instructional FTE | 190 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | calarts.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 24700 W McBean Pky Valencia, California, 91355-2397 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 176,000 |
| Phone | 6612551050 |
| Fax | +1 (661) 253 7712 |