California College of the Arts

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

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,235 • Total: 1,632
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
145 Hooper Street
San Francisco, CA
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Website
Region
West
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 56

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 416 (33.7%) • Female: 819 (66.3%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 199 16.1%
Black/African American 43 3.5%
Hispanic/Latino 192 15.5%
White 267 21.6%
Two or More Races 89 7.2%
International 384 31.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
73.4%
2,687 admitted from 3,661 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$25
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/15/2025
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
58.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
39.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
57.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$80,004
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $57,096
Room & Board
$1,500
Books & Supplies
$21,408
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $32,800
$30,001-48,000 $28,423
$48,001-75,000 $42,404
$75,001-110,000 $44,139
$110,001+ $52,438
Students Receiving Pell Grants
90%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$49,945
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