School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of California Institute of the Arts and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address24700 W McBean Pky, Valencia, CA 91355-2397
Phone661-255-1050
WEBhttps://www.calarts.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://calarts.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://calarts.edu/admissions/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://calarts.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://files.calarts.edu/docs/financial-aid/calarts-net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://policies.calarts.edu/all-policies/veterans-administration-yellow-ribbon-program
Disability Servicehttps://calarts.edu/life-at-calarts/support-and-advocacy/disability-services
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of California Institute of the Arts is 24.76% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 36.00%. The application fees are $70 for undergraduate programs and $70 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate24.76 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)36.00 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$70
Graduate Application Fees$70

Tuition & Fees

CalArts's 2024 tuition & fees is $56,724 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.03% compared to the last year's rate ($55,056).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $41,790. The graduate tuition decreased by -24.10% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$56,724
Graduate Tuition & Fees$41,790
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 1,440 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. CalArts has 940 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 500 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students1,440
Undergraduate Students940
Graduate Students500

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

CalArts offers 34 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by CalArts
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs34 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification