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Art Center College of Design is a private urban institution in Pasadena, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,958 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $50,209.
Established
1930
Type
Private
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75%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,054Students
8:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$71,958Earnings 10yr
$50,209Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Art Center College of Design Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate75.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$51,640
Books & Supplies$4,000
Total Cost of Attendance$71,652
Average Net Price$50,209
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$42,545
$30–48K$40,905
$48–75K$46,301
$75–110K$52,165
$110K+$60,976
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$50,209
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$26,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (15)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,054
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%
Race & Ethnicity
White 9%
Black 2%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 30%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 44%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate82.6%
Freshman Retention82.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$53,562
8 Years$58,753
10 Years$71,958
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$53,500
Men
$67,000
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
153Very High
Estimated from CA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
9 mi(16 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
116 mi(201 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
344 mi(596 min)