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California Institute of the Arts is a private suburban institution in Valencia, California. Admission is competitive.
A small campus of 881 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,198 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $47,183.
Established
1961
Type
Private art school
Campus Visits
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26%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
881Students
7:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$41,198Earnings 10yr
$47,183Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
California Institute of the Arts Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate25.9%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$56,724
Room & Board$12,820
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$78,425
Average Net Price$47,183
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$33,802
$30–48K$37,082
$48–75K$35,788
$75–110K$44,448
$110K+$59,106
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$47,183
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,994
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (26)
Student Body
Undergrads
881
Gender Split
61% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%
Race & Ethnicity
White 33%
Black 5%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 9%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 27%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate64.1%
Freshman Retention86.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$28,018
8 Years$36,250
10 Years$41,198
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$41,900
Men
$57,800
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)