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California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, CA·Private·~32% acceptance

California Institute of the Arts is a private institute in Valencia, CA. It admits about 32% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $46,080 per year after financial aid. About 65% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $41,198 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$46,080/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $77,560
Aid cuts ~$31,480/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.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Jan 5

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)Not reported
ACT (middle 50%)Not reported
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
65%
graduation rate
82%
freshman retention
$28,018
median earnings, 6yr
$41,198
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is California Institute of the Arts's acceptance rate?
California Institute of the Arts admits about 32% of applicants.
How much does California Institute of the Arts cost?
At California Institute of the Arts, the average net price after aid is about $46,080 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $77,560 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 are California Institute of the Arts's application deadlines?
California Institute of the Arts's deadline is Regular Decision around Jan 5. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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