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California Institute of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
VALENCIA, CA . 4 Year 3.9
#1126 in Best Colleges in America
24700 W MCBEAN PKY VALENCIA, CA 91355

Overview

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is a top private art college located in California, founded by the Disney brothers. The college offers courses in art, design, film and other fields. Its animation major is the leading in the United States, focusing on interdisciplinary cooperation and innovation.

Rankings

  • 15

    #15 in Best Colleges for Design in America

  • 1

    #1 5 in Best Colleges for Design in America

  • 16

    #16 in Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America

  • Best Colleges for Design in America 15 of 438
  • Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America 16 of 285
  • Best Colleges for Music in America 19 of 265

Academics

  • A Academics
  • C Value
  • A+Diversity
  • C Campus
  • AAthletics
  • B+Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • C+Location
  • C+Dorms
  • BCampus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
    37 Graduates
  • Acting
    23 Graduates
  • Studio Arts
    19 Graduates
  • Dance
    17 Graduates
  • Theatre Design
    17 Graduates
  • Photography
    14 Graduates
  • Cinematography and Video Production
    13 Graduates
  • Graphic Design
    12 Graduates
  • Music History and Literature
    10 Graduates
  • Music Theory and Composition
    9 Graduates

Admissions

  • January 5
    Application Deadline
  • 29%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Considered but not required
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $70
  • ACT Range
    Neither required nor recommended
  • SAT/ACT
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $18,119
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    72%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    938 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    27
  • Undergrads Over 25
    10%
  • Pell Grant
    11%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    5:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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