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πŸ’° California College of the Arts Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
8
In-State Awards
$10,000-$51,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$10,000-$51,000/yr

California College of the Arts offers 8 merit scholarships. Awards run $10,000-$51,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $59,376, students receiving the largest award pay about $8,376 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at California College of the Arts

Tuition & fees
$59,376
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Largest annual award
$51,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$8,376/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $22,099), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on California College of the Arts's website
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Other scholarships at California College of the Arts (8)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

All-College Honors scholarships
An annual competition awarding one-year scholarship prizes based on a portfolio review by an faculty jury.
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Cal Grant A
$9,358/yr
A state grant for California residents based on GPA and financial need, usable toward tuition and fees.
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Cal Grant B
$11,006/yr
A state grant for California residents from disadvantaged backgrounds providing tuition assistance and a living allowance.
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Faculty Honors awards
$30,000/yr
Merit scholarships for transfer applicants based on outstanding creative ability and academic achievement.
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Graduate merit international student scholarships
$10,000-$51,000/yr
Merit-based scholarships for international graduate students.
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Graduate merit scholarships
$51,000/yr
Renewable merit scholarships awarded to outstanding graduate students based on application and portfolio strength.
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International student scholarships
$20,000-$25,000/yr
Merit-based scholarships for international undergraduate students.
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Undergraduate merit scholarships
$30,000/yr
Merit scholarships awarded to undergraduate students based on academic achievement and creative ability.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at California College of the Arts

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
01/15/2026

Common questions about California College of the Arts scholarships

How much merit aid does California College of the Arts give?

Published awards range $10,000-$51,000/yr. California College of the Arts lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

Does California College of the Arts give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $10,000-$51,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at California College of the Arts?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 86% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at California College of the Arts?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with California College of the Arts's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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