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California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA·Private·~91% acceptance

California College of the Arts is a private college in San Francisco, CA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 91% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $53,909 per year. About 62% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $49,414 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$53,909/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $79,776
Aid cuts ~$25,867/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 range3.26–3.76
SAT (middle 50%)1010–1310
ACT (middle 50%)19–28
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
62%
graduation rate
87%
freshman retention
$38,308
median earnings, 6yr
$49,414
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is California College of the Arts's acceptance rate?
California College of the Arts admits about 91% of applicants.
How much does California College of the Arts cost?
At California College of the Arts, the average net price after aid is about $53,909 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $79,776 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.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for California College of the Arts?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1010–1310 on the SAT and 19–28 on the ACT.

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