California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About California Institute of the Arts
The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is a private art school in Santa Clarita, California. It was incorporated in 1961 as the first degree-granting institution of higher learning in the US created specifically for students of both the visual and performing arts. It offers Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. It is located about 30 miles (48 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The school was first envisioned by many benefactors in the early 1960s including Nelbert Chouinard, Walt Disney, Lulu Von Hagen, and Thornton Ladd.
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32%
Acceptance
$46,080
Net price
860
Enrollment
67%
Grad rate
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Graduation & retention rates
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Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
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Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
32%
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$46,080
Average net price
$58,996
In-state tuition
$58,996
Out-of-state tuition
$14,134
Room & board
$1,062
Books & supplies
$77,560
Total cost of attendance
24%
Students receiving Pell grants
36%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$41,198
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$28,018
Median earnings (6 yrs)
67%
Graduation rate
82%
Retention rate
60%
Earn more than a HS grad
$34,675
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
860
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
16%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
California Institute of the Arts FAQ
Is California Institute of the Arts a public or private school?
California Institute of the Arts is a private nonprofit institution located in Valencia, CA.
What is the acceptance rate at California Institute of the Arts?
California Institute of the Arts has an acceptance rate of 32%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does California Institute of the Arts cost?
The average annual net price at California Institute of the Arts is $46,080 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $58,996.
What is the graduation rate at California Institute of the Arts?
About 67% of students at California Institute of the Arts complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do California Institute of the Arts graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, California Institute of the Arts students earn a median of $41,198 per year.
How many students attend California Institute of the Arts?
California Institute of the Arts enrolls about 860 students.
Campus
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