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California College of the Arts
California College of the Arts
SAN FRANCISCO, CA . 4 Year 3.6
#2181 in Best Colleges in America
1111 EIGHTH ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

Overview

California College of the Arts (CCA) is a private institution located in San Francisco and Oakland. It offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in areas like architecture, design, fine arts, and writing. Known for its interdisciplinary approach, CCA fosters creativity, innovation, and social responsibility. The college provides a supportive and collaborative learning environment, emphasizing hands-on, studio-based learning and critical thinking. With a diverse community of artists, designers, and scholars, CCA encourages cross-disciplinary exploration. The college is committed to fostering artistic expression, professional development, and social engagement, preparing students for a lifetime of creative work and service.

Rankings

  • 30

    #30 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • 5

    #5 7 in Best Colleges for Design in America

  • 57

    #57 in Best Colleges for Design in America

  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 30 of 1,517
  • Best Colleges for Design in America 57 of 438
  • Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America 67 of 285

Academics

  • B Academics
  • C Value
  • A+Diversity
  • C Campus
  • AAthletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • ALocation
  • C+Dorms
  • CCampus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
    52 Graduates
  • Industrial and Product Design
    37 Graduates
  • Computer Graphics
    27 Graduates
  • Illustration
    26 Graduates
  • Architecture
    23 Graduates
  • Human Computer Interaction
    22 Graduates
  • Interior Design
    17 Graduates
  • Fashion and Apparel Design
    11 Graduates
  • Multimedia
    10 Graduates
  • Photography
    10 Graduates

Admissions

  • February 1
    Application Deadline
  • 78%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Neither required nor recommended
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    19-27
  • ACT Range
    $70
  • SAT/ACT
    Required
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $28,928
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    84%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    65%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    86%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,178 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    71
  • Undergrads Over 25
    13%
  • Pell Grant
    21%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    6:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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