California College of the Arts

California College at a Glance

Private
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Large
Campus Setting
1,630
Students Enrolled
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
72%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending California College

$57,946
Avg Tuition
$10,631
Average Loan
$32,767
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $29,280 to $32,767 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$51,137
2022$52,312
2023$54,706
2024$57,946

Popular Academic Programs

  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Graphic Communications
  • Design and Applied Arts
  • Design and Applied Arts
  • Design and Applied Arts
  • Fine and Studio Art
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Computer Software and Media Applications
  • Architectural Technology/Technician
  • Fine and Studio Art
  • Architectural Technology/Technician
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
  • Writing
  • Design and Applied Arts

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree280
Master's Degree185

California College Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

29%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

California College students borrow an average of $10,631 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
California College of the Arts$10,631
Art, Music, and Design Colleges Avg$7,937

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
California College of the Arts
$57,946
72.0%
29.0%
Colleges with Specialized Programs
$26,223
55.0%
65.6%
Private
$30,834
56.6%
53.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,577
56.4%
54.2%
California
$18,659
55.8%
42.3%

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