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California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA
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California College of the Arts
Overview
California College of the Arts is a Comprehensive institution located in San Francisco, CA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1111 Eighth Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States
Contact
Mr. Arnold Icasiano
Director of Admissions
Email: enroll@cca.edu
Phone: 415-703-9523
Fax: 415-703-9539
Director of Admissions
Email: enroll@cca.edu
Phone: 415-703-9523
Fax: 415-703-9539
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture |
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| Interior Architecture |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Ceramic Arts And Ceramics |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Design And Applied Arts Related |
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| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Drawing |
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| Fashion/apparel Design |
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| Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Illustration |
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| Industrial And Product Design |
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| Metal And Jewelry Arts |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,077
Applied
2,144
Accepted
1,528
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,112
Females Applied
1,500
Females Accepted
71%
Male Admissions
965
Males Applied
644
Males Accepted
67%
Applying
70
Application Fee
3.34
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Required for some programs |
Transcript of high school record Interview |
| Other requirements: | Portfolio of creative work |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
48,648
Fees
500
Full-time student fees
10,136
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
38,416
Avg. Financial Aid Package
39,927
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
12,429
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,853
Avg. Loan Aid
12,984
Avg. Grant Aid
31,113
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
68%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
8%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,528
Total Undergrad students
34%
International Students
32%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.28% |
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| Black or African American | 5.61% |
| White or Caucasian | 23.3% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 17.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.79% |
| Other | 5.68% |
Gender
Male (36.13%)
Female (63.87%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 22% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Chimerapalooza, Holiday Lunch and Holiday Fair
Chimerapalooza, Holiday Lunch and Holiday Fair
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
More
Alpha Rho Chi (coed)
Alpha Rho Chi (coed)
Most popular organizations:
Student of Color Coalition, International Student Alliance, Chimera Council, Animation Resource Center and MyChina
Student of Color Coalition, International Student Alliance, Chimera Council, Animation Resource Center and MyChina
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
485
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 100
Part-time - 385
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