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

Contact Mr. Arnold Icasiano
Director of Admissions
Email: enroll@cca.edu
Phone: 415-703-9523
Fax: 415-703-9539

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architecture
Interior Architecture
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
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 Graphics
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Human Computer Interaction
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Furniture Design And Manufacturing
Precision Production Trades, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Commercial And Advertising Art
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drawing
Fashion/apparel Design
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Intermedia/multimedia
Jewelry Arts
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,371

Applied

2,160

Accepted

1,004

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,802

Females Applied

1,662

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

558

Males Applied

489

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Art or creative writing portfolio

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 19th	September 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	December 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

60,864

Private

Fees

900

Full-time student fees

22,532

Room & board

15,600

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

41,581

Avg. Financial Aid Package

40,274

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

16,405

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,541

Avg. Loan Aid

16,030

Avg. Grant Aid

35,377

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

8%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,004

Total Undergrad students

31%

International Students

25%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.46%
Black or African American	4.04%
White or Caucasian	20.81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.3%
Asian	15.66%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.2%
Two or more races	6.87%
Other	3.74%

Gender

Male (32.37%)

Female (58.27%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Art & Crafts Fair (Fall and Spring), Graduating Student Showcase and Lecture Series

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:
Black Brilliance, The Band of Musicians, Hang Out With You Club, 24 Frames Animation Club and Beyond Barriers: Disability Pride & Support Group

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

330

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 74

Part-time - 256

Male - 162

Female - 168