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Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, CA·Private·~75% acceptance

Located in Pasadena, CA, Art Center College of Design is a private college. Admissions are accessible, with about 75% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $48,661 per year after financial aid. About 81% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $71,958 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$48,661/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $75,649
Aid cuts ~$26,988/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

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Admissions
GPA range3.52–4
SAT (middle 50%)Not reported
ACT (middle 50%)Not reported
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
81%
graduation rate
86%
freshman retention
$53,562
median earnings, 6yr
$71,958
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Art Center College of Design's acceptance rate?
Art Center College of Design admits about 75% of applicants.
How much does Art Center College of Design cost?
At Art Center College of Design, the average net price after aid is about $48,661 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $75,649 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

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