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California Institute of the Arts
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  • 4 Year
  • VALENCIA, CA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade C minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade unavailable
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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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 938 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the CalArts acceptance rate is 29%. Popular majors include Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Acting, and Studio Arts. Graduating 72% of students, CalArts alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $26,900.

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24700 W MCBEAN PKY
VALENCIA, CA 91355
About CalArts...
Athletic Division
No data available  
Athletic Conference
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California Institute of the Arts Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

California Inst. of the Arts Admissions

Acceptance Rate
29%
Application Deadline
January 5
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$53,916 / 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
$18,119 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
5:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
94%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 16 responses
79%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 24 responses
58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 24 responses

Majors

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
938 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
27
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
11%
Varsity Athletes
No data available  
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 19 responses
  • Artsy
    37%
  • Creative
    21%
  • Passionate
    16%
  • Entitled
    11%
  • Outgoing
    11%
  • Unique
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
87%
Poll
83%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 29 responses
Poll
92%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 36 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 20 responses
  • Unique
    60%
  • CalArts is a universe within itself
    20%
  • Out of this world
    10%
  • Exceptional
    5%
  • Messed up
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
72%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
National
83%
89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 9 responses

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