California Institute of the Arts: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3320 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #951 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #883 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #77 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Santa Clarita |
| #722 of 1,065 | For Cinematography |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 29%
- Undergraduates
- 965
- Graduates
- 479
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 29% 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 | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| Applicants | 2,364 | 872 | 1,492 |
| Admissions | 685 | 256 | 429 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 203 | 74 | 129 |
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 | 519 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 419 (29%) |
| Hispanic | 180 (13%) |
| Asian | 115 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 80 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 62 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 61 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend California Institute of the Arts is $53,916 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 | $32,125 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,840 |
| $48-75K | $42,525 |
| $75-110K | $45,457 |
| $110K+ | $58,502 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $52,850 | $52,850 |
| Tuition in-state | $52,850 | $52,850 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $52,850 | $52,850 |
| Fee in-district | $616 | $616 |
| Fee in-state | $616 | $616 |
| Fee out-of-state | $616 | $616 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 441 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,135 |
| Room charge | $7,040 |
| Meal charge | $5,095 |
California Institute of the Arts majors
California Institute of the Arts has granted 182 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs, 161 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 | 37 | 8 | |
| Acting | 23 | 14 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 11 | 25 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 17 | 17 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 9 | 21 | 2 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 19 | 8 | |
| Photography | 14 | 11 | |
| Dance, General | 17 | 6 | |
| Creative Writing | 13 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | 9 | |
| Graphic Design | 12 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | ||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 8 | ||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 6 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 4 | 2 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | ||
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 4 | ||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1 | 1 | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 2 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 2 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 182 | 161 | 2 |
California Institute of the Arts has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 67% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California Institute of the Arts has published 199 scientific papers with 1,267 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 Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 | 4 |
| 2003 | 4 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 | 3 | 21 |
| 2006 | 3 | 40 |
| 2007 | 1 | 35 |
| 2008 | 6 | 34 |
| 2009 | 8 | 40 |
| 2010 | 10 | 40 |
| 2011 | 10 | 62 |
| 2012 | 15 | 57 |
| 2013 | 22 | 78 |
| 2014 | 11 | 100 |
| 2015 | 9 | 88 |
| 2016 | 9 | 83 |
| 2017 | 6 | 81 |
| 2018 | 11 | 88 |
| 2019 | 7 | 73 |
| 2020 | 6 | 98 |
| 2021 | 4 | 87 |
| 2022 | 5 | 75 |
California Institute of the Arts alumni
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Tim Burton
- Enrolled in California Institute of the Arts
- Studied in 1981
- Occupations
- writerpoetdesignerfilm producerscreenwriter
- Biography
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Timothy Walter Burton is an American filmmaker and animator. He is known for his gothic fantasy and horror films such as Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) and Dark Shadows (2012), as well as the television series Wednesday (2022). Burton also directed the superhero films Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), the sci-fi film Planet of the Apes (2001), the fantasy-drama Big Fish (2003), the musical adventure film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), and the fantasy films Alice in Wonderland (2010) and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016).
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Alison Brie
- Enrolled in California Institute of the Arts
- In 2005 graduated with bachelor's degree in theatre
- Occupations
- film actorstage actortelevision actoractorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Alison Brie Schermerhorn is an American actress. 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 NBC 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 Globes and two Critics' Choice Awards.
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Katey Sagal
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterfilm actorvoice actorsingeractor
- Biography
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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).
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Ed Harris
- Enrolled in California Institute of the Arts
- In 1973 graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorscreenwritertelevision actorcharacter actor
- Biography
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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.
General info
| Alternative names | CalArts |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Motto | No information in advance of need |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 408 |
| 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 |