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California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, CA

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Overview

California Institute of the Arts is a University institution located in Valencia, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, CA  91355-2340
United States
Contact Molly Ryan
Director of Admissions
Email: admiss@calarts.edu
Phone: 661-255-1050
Fax: 661-253-7710

Majors & Degrees

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Acting Checkmark
Cinematography And Film/video Production Checkmark
Dance, General Checkmark
Design And Visual Communications, General Checkmark
Directing And Theatrical Production Checkmark
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other Checkmark
Fine/studio Arts, General Checkmark
Graphic Design Checkmark
Intermedia/multimedia Checkmark
Jazz/jazz Studies Checkmark
Music Performance, General Checkmark
Music Theory And Composition Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark
Photography Checkmark
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology Checkmark
Theatre/theatre Arts Management Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts, Other Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,267
Applied
573
Accepted
1,021
Enrolled
25%
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Female Admissions

1,496
Females Applied
376
Females Accepted
25%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

771
Males Applied
197
Males Accepted
26%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

70
Application Fee
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
2 recommendations
Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs Interview
3 recommendations
Other requirements: Portfolio or audition

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen January 5th April 1st Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen Not reported Not reported Yes
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported No
Transfer January 5th April 1st Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

52,850
Private
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Fees

616
Full-time student fees
12,135
Room & board

Financial Aid

35,000
Avg. Financial Aid Package
35,000
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,334
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
10,500
Avg. Loan Aid
8,800
Avg. Grant Aid
17,500
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
75%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
12%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,021
Total Undergrad students
21%
International Students
42%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 13.4%
Black or African American 4.04%
White or Caucasian 40.59%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.39%
Asian 10.64%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or more races 5.81%
Other 4.24%

Gender

Male (44.66%)
Female (55.34%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements None
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 36%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Spring Event, Town Hall Meetings and Tea & Sympathy

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Council, FISK - Graphic Arts Club, Soccer Club, Korean Bible Study and Black Student Union

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Faculty

400
Total Faculty
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 168
Part-time - 232
Male - 215
Female - 185
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