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California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA

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59,376 /year
Private tuition
before financial aid
70%
70%
Acceptance Rate
1,145
Students
Urban setting
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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
Architecture Checkmark
Interior Architecture Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia Checkmark
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
Creative Writing Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Human Computer Interaction Checkmark
Precision Production Associate Bachelors
Furniture Design And Manufacturing Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation Checkmark
Art/art Studies, General Checkmark
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics Checkmark
Cinematography And Film/video Production Checkmark
Commercial And Advertising Art Checkmark
Design And Applied Arts, Other Checkmark
Design And Visual Communications, General Checkmark
Drawing Checkmark
Fashion/apparel Design Checkmark
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts Checkmark
Film/cinema/media Studies Checkmark
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other Checkmark
Fine/studio Arts, General Checkmark
Graphic Design Checkmark
Illustration Checkmark
Industrial And Product Design Checkmark
Interior Design Checkmark
Intermedia/multimedia Checkmark
Jewelry Arts Checkmark
Painting Checkmark
Photography Checkmark
Printmaking Checkmark
Sculpture Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,077
Applied
2,144
Accepted
1,145
Enrolled
70%
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Female Admissions

2,112
Females Applied
1,500
Females Accepted
71%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

965
Males Applied
644
Males Accepted
67%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

70
Application Fee
3.34
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
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, Proof of English Proficiency

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen Not reported Not reported Yes
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported No
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

59,376
Private
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Fees

850
Full-time student fees
22,099
Room & board
15,472
Room only

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
100% 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

1,145
Total Undergrad students
36%
International Students
32%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 14.73%
Black or African American 3.62%
White or Caucasian 19.66%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.26%
Asian 15.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.09%
Two or more races 6.35%
Other 4.06%

Gender

Male (37.47%)
Female (62.53%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
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 Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
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Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Chimerapalooza, Holiday Lunch and Holiday Fair

Student Services

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Health clinic Checkmark
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Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

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Local fraternities
Local sororities
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Alpha Rho Chi (coed)
Most popular organizations:
Student of Color Coalition, International Student Alliance, Chimera Council, Animation Resource Center and MyChina

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
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Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
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