Acceptance
73%
Tuition
$57,946
Grad Rate (4yr)
39%
Retention
57%
Earnings
$49,414
AI Overview
California College of the Arts brings together aspiring architects, furniture makers, and designers in San Francisco's creative hub. The college's distinctive strength in both architecture and woodworking attracts hands-on makers who want to blur the line between fine craft and built environments. Students thrive here by diving into studio-intensive programs where they can move fluidly between digital design labs and traditional workshops, preparing for careers that value both conceptual thinking and material mastery.
SAT Score Range
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ACT Score Range
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Tuition
$57,946
Room & Board
$21,165
Average Net Price
$42,168
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
25%
Take Federal Loans
46%
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$49,414Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$27,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesArchitecture
$78,642
4 yrs after graduation
Design and Applied Arts
89 graduates
$55,004
4 yrs after graduation
Graphic Communications
52 graduates
$46,179
4 yrs after graduation
Fine and Studio Arts
42 graduates
$32,089
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
15+ programsAnd 3 more programs available
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