California Institute of the Arts

California Institute at a Glance

Private
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
Suburb: Large
Campus Setting
1,444
Students Enrolled
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
64%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending California Institute

$56,724
Avg Tuition
$9,264
Average Loan
$32,767
High Net Cost

Tuition History

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

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$53,466
2022$53,466
2023$55,056
2024$56,724

Popular Academic Programs

  • Graphic Communications
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
  • Fine and Studio Art
  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
  • Music
  • Writing
  • Fine and Studio Art
  • Music
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
  • Graphic Communications
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
  • Computer Software and Media Applications
  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
  • Music

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Master's Degree212
Bachelor's Degree193
Doctor's Degree2

California Institute Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

35%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

California Institute students borrow an average of $9,264 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
California Institute of the Arts$9,264
Universities and Colleges Avg$7,479

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • 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 Institute of the Arts
$56,724
64.0%
35.0%
Universities with Masters Programs
$24,906
51.5%
61.5%
Private
$30,835
56.6%
53.3%
Majority Undergraduate Programs
$31,674
58.6%
50.3%
California
$18,661
55.8%
42.3%

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