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California Institute of the Arts
#7 in Best Colleges for Design in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Valencia, CA
  • 267 reviews
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    California Institute of the Arts Academics

    CalArts Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    56%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    80%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    —
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $0
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      No
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    Data Not Available
    Most Popular Majors
    • Cinematography and Video Production
      55 Graduates
    • Studio Arts
      25 Graduates
    • Acting
      22 Graduates
    • Photography
      12 Graduates
    • Graphic Design
      11 Graduates
    • Music History and Literature
      11 Graduates
    • Theatre Design
      10 Graduates
    • Music Performance
      9 Graduates
    • Dance
      7 Graduates
    • Music Theory and Composition
      7 Graduates
    100%
    of students say they attend class.9 responses

    CalArts Professors

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    7:1
    Female Professors
    44%
    Male Professors
    56%
    Average Professor Salary
    $81,552
    Poll
    56%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.9 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      7%
    • Asian American
      9%
    • Hispanic
      4%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      5%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      1%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      74%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    95%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.22 responses
    Poll
    96%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.23 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.23 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.23 responses
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