Overview

Art Center College of Design is a Comprehensive institution located in Pasadena, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1700 Lida Street
Pasadena, CA  91103
United States

Contact Ms. Kit Baron
Vice President, Admissions and Enrollment Management
Email: kit.baron@artcenter.edu
Phone: 626-396-2322
Fax: 626-795-0578

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology	×
Environmental Design/architecture	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automotive Engineering Technology/technician	×
Engineering-related Fields, Other	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Commercial And Advertising Art	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Graphic Design	×
Illustration	×
Industrial And Product Design	×
Interior Design	×
Intermedia/multimedia	×
Photography	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,461

Applied

1,113

Accepted

2,040

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,029

Females Applied

808

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

432

Males Applied

305

Males Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.84

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Other requirements:	Portfolio

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	September 14th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	October 15th	January 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

55,182

Private

Fees

1,126

Full-time student fees

20,224

Room & board

13,528

Room only

Student Body

2,040

Total Undergrad students

44%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.26%
Black or African American	1.19%
White or Caucasian	10.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.05%
Asian	29.87%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.2%
Two or more races	4.66%
Other	0.45%

Gender

Male (39.51%)

Female (60.49%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Late Night Breakfast, All Campus BBQ and The Annual

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
ACSG, Christian Fellowship, Stop Motion Club, Art Center Business Club and Fine Art Society

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio