California College of the Arts
San Francisco, California 94107-2247
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
54.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
57%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1908 the school was renamed California School of Arts and Crafts.
- •In 1910, the school moved to the site of the former Berkeley High School building at 2119 Allston Way (at Grove Street, now Martin Luther King Way).
- •The college's Oakland campus location was acquired in 1922, when Meyer bought the four-acre James Treadwell estate at Broadway and College Avenue.
- •In 1936, it became the California College of Arts and Crafts (CCAC).
- •In 1940 a Master of Fine Arts program was established.
Source: Wikipedia
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