2024 Best Colleges with Fine Arts Degrees in California

• Los Angeles, CA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  5,507 reviews

Freshman: My experience at UCLA has been nothing short of transformative. It has not only provided me with a top-notch education but also helped shape me into a well-rounded individual ready to take on the world. The vibrant campus, exceptional faculty, diverse community, and comprehensive support services make UCLA a true beacon of higher education. I am immensely grateful for my time at this extraordinary institution and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a world-class education and an unforgettable college experience. Go Bruins!... Read 5,507 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 11%

• Net price $13,393

• SAT range —

• San Francisco, CA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  2,483 reviews

Freshman: Overall I want to say that I am very impressed with this school! I feel like I fit in with the other students where creating art is concerned! However, I am a little disappointed in the way this school treats transgender students. My best friend is transgender and she has deal with being dead named constantly by her professors. She has tried to correct them a countless amount of time for this, but to no avail. She said that only her French teacher used her correct pronouns and name, which is saying a lot since she has been in this school for over a year and the majority of her teachers misgender her. Personally, I would like there to be a little more understanding and respect towards LGBTQA+ students. As a university that claims to be diverse in their commercials on YouTube, there still seems to be some stigma towards trans students.... Read 2,483 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $32,593

• SAT range —

• San Francisco, CA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  388 reviews

Alum: I graduated from California College of the Arts (CCA) May 2021. I transferred there the Fall of 2018 after taking a two year break from school. Reentering school was a little challenging, I wasn't really sure where to go but then I found CCA, it was the only place I applied to. Only through research and their website I felt that this would be a good choice to finish my education. I found it to be a very creative place filled with creative people, students & instructors. I was able to express my voice, feelings and thoughts openly. Also helped me widen my perspective in design, social issues, action, designing with purpose, research, reasoning and communicating. I learned as a designer I have the power and capability to speak to the masses, to craft something beautiful, make people use more than just their eyes, to create feeling, from passion to discuss. I'm proud to say I graduated from CCA with a BFA and a Minor. With the help of my instructors and the amazing friends I made there.... Read 388 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 78%

• Net price $40,231

• SAT range —

• Van Nuys, CA•

• 4 Year

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price —

• SAT range —

• San Francisco, CA•

• 4 Year (Online)

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  12 reviews

Other: I have not attended any classes yet at Academy of Art University Online, but my experience with applying has been phenomenal. My advisor checks in almost every week to make sure that I am doing well and that I am accomplishing various steps toward attending classes. Everyone I have talked to has been amazingly kind and helpful. They have made the application process easy and I know there are many people to help me during classes if needed. From what I have learned and experienced so far, I wouldn't change anything.... Read 12 reviews

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• Acceptance rate —

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