Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, CA • private
Overview Demographics Admissions Outcomes Cost & Aid 🚗 Travel

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,582 • Total: 2,923
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1700 Lida St
Pasadena, CA
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Website
Region
West
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 56

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,094 (42.4%) • Female: 1,488 (57.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 786 30.4%
Black/African American 38 1.5%
Hispanic/Latino 236 9.1%
White 249 9.6%
Two or More Races 98 3.8%
International 1,168 45.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
75.0%
1,004 admitted from 1,339 applicants
Application Types Offered
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
82.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
38.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
82.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
22.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$71,878
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $50,606
Room & Board
$4,000
Books & Supplies
$17,272
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $42,545
$30,001-48,000 $40,905
$48,001-75,000 $46,301
$75,001-110,000 $52,165
$110,001+ $60,976
Students Receiving Pell Grants
67%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$53,306
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