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California College of the Arts

San Francisco, California · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$38,308

Acceptance Rate

73%

Graduation Rate

66%

Annual Tuition

$57,946

At a Glance

Total Students

1,004

Retention Rate

57%

Faculty Ratio

7

Financial Aid

46%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

California College of the Arts is a private, non-profit institution in San Francisco with 1,004 students. The college has an acceptance rate of 73.4% and a graduation rate of 65.7%. The retention rate is 57.4%. The annual in-state tuition is $57,946.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $26,648. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $38,308, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $49,414. The median debt for graduates is $27,000, and 45.6% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$27k

1 YEAR

$38k

5 YEARS

$49k

10 YEARS

Top 76% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, California College of the Arts alumni earn $26,648. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $38,308, and after ten years, earnings reach $49,414. The median debt for graduates is $27,000. 45.6% of students receive financial aid.

The college has a 73.4% acceptance rate and a 65.7% graduation rate. The retention rate is 57.4%. The annual in-state tuition is $57,946. The total student population is 1,004.

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Campus Location

San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA 94107-2247

California College of the Arts is located in San Francisco, California. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

California College of the Arts has an acceptance rate of 73.4%.