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  • VALENCIA, CA
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California Institute of the Arts

#15 in Best Colleges for Design in America
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Value
      C minus
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      C minus
    5. Athletics
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    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B+
    CalArts is an above-average private college located in Santa Clarita, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 665 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the CalArts acceptance rate is 27%. Popular majors include Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Acting, and Studio Arts. Graduating 66% of students, CalArts alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $26,900.
    calarts.edu
    24700 W MCBEAN PKY
    VALENCIA, CA 91355
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    California Inst. of the Arts Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    27%
    Application Deadline
    January 5
    SAT Range
    ACT Range
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Considered but not required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    calarts.edu/admissions/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $59,367 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $14,649 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    4:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
      37 Graduates
    • Acting
      23 Graduates
    • Studio Arts
      19 Graduates
    • Dance
      17 Graduates
    • Theatre Design
      17 Graduates
    • Photography
      14 Graduates
    • Cinematography and Video Production
      13 Graduates
    • Graphic Design
      12 Graduates
    • Music History and Literature
      10 Graduates
    • Music Theory and Composition
      9 Graduates
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    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    665 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    97
    Undergrads Over 25
    9%
    Pell Grant
    23%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    87%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $37,900 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    66%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
    National
    83%
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