Close-knit campus
California College of the Arts is a private urban institution in San Francisco, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,414 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $42,168.
Established
1907
Type
Private art school
73%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,004Students
7:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$49,414Earnings 10yr
$42,168Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate73.4%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$57,946
Room & Board$21,165
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$78,664
Average Net Price$42,168
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$32,800
$30–48K$28,423
$48–75K$42,404
$75–110K$44,139
$110K+$52,438
Programs (23)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,004
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%
Race & Ethnicity
White 20%
Black 3%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 16%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 34%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate58.7%
Freshman Retention57.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$38,308
8 Years$44,164
10 Years$49,414
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$43,200
Men
$55,900
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia