California College of the Arts

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$57,096

6.02% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$49,945

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

73.4%

3,661 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,333

92.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58.7%

138 Graduates

About

California College of the Arts is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at California College of the Arts were Human Computer Interaction (56 degrees awarded), General Design & Visual Communications (36 degrees), and General Fine Studio Arts (29 degrees).

In 2023, 465 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California College of the Arts. 63.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (81 degrees), 1.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (62 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California College of the Arts is $57,096, which is $41,932 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California College of the Arts was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 301 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at California College of the Arts is $57,096, which is $41,932 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $49,945.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending California College of the Arts received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$57,096

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at California College of the Arts was $57,096. The cost of tuition at California College of the Arts is $41,932 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California College of the Arts (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$49,945

2023 Value

4.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 California College of the Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $49,945. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of California College of the Arts grew by 4.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of California College of the Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$20,117

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California College of the Arts was of $20,117 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 15.7% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California College of the Arts (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at California College of the Arts received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 9.76% with respect to 2022, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California College of the Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California College of the Arts was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 301 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California College of the Arts received 3,661 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 22.6% annual growth. Out of those 3,661 applicants, 2,687 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,333 students enrolled at California College of the Arts in 2023.

California College of the Arts has an overall enrollment yield of 6.92%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,687

Accepted Out of 3,661

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California College of the Arts was 73.4% (2,687 admissions from 3,661 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 75.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 22.6%, while admissions grew by 18.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California College of the Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at California College of the Arts in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California College of the Arts had a total enrollment of 1,333 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at California College of the Arts is 1,238 students and the part-time enrollment is 95. This means that 92.9% of students enrolled at California College of the Arts are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California College of the Arts, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18.8% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 5.1% Two or More Races, 3.53% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.075% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at California College of the Arts in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (12.1%), followed by Asian Female (11.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (11.3%), followed by Asian Female (6.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California College of the Arts in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,333 students. The full-time enrollment at California College of the Arts is 1,238 and the part-time enrollment is 95. This means that 92.9% of students enrolled at California College of the Arts are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California College of the Arts (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California College of the Arts was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), California College of the Arts had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California College of the Arts (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
251 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
192 enrolled students
Asian
185 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California College of the Arts is 18.8% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 5.1% Two or More Races, 3.53% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.075% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 70 students (5.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 129 more women than men received degrees from California College of the Arts. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California College of the Arts is white (81 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (62 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at California College of the Arts is Human Computer Interaction (56 degrees awarded), followed by General Design & Visual Communications (36 degrees) and General Fine Studio Arts (29 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California College of the Arts, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (55 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (33 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (232 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California College of the Arts are Elementary & middle school teachers (208,738 people), Other managers (198,202 people), Postsecondary teachers (143,677 people), Secondary school teachers (139,250 people), and Architects, except landscape and naval (115,654 people).

The most specialized majors at California College of the Arts in 2023 are Communication Technologies (55 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (33 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (232 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (88 degrees), and English (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California College of the Arts are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at California College of the Arts are Communication Technologies (55 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (33 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (232 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (88 degrees), and English (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California College of the Arts are Computer Systems Design (700,751 people), Elementary & secondary schools (540,121 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (372,080 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (221,102 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (150,374 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California College of the Arts.

Most Common (2023)

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
46 degrees awarded
Illustration
32 degrees awarded
Human Computer Interaction
29 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California College of the Arts was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California College of the Arts according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

168

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

297

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 168 degrees were awarded to men at California College of the Arts, which is 0.566 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (297).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California College of the Arts by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at California College of the Arts in Human Computer Interaction, which is 0.604 times less than the 53 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 53 degrees were awarded to men at California College of the Arts in Human Computer Interaction, which is 1.66 times more than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from California College of the Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (72.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at California College of the Arts is Male and Hispanic or Latino (72.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
81 degrees awarded
Asian
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California College of the Arts is white (81 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (62 degrees).

4.95% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
53 degrees awarded
Asian Female
42 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California College of the Arts is white female (53 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (42 degrees).

Operations

California College of the Arts has an endowment valued at nearly $39.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.08M (12.8%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, California College of the Arts had a total salary expenditure of 80.8M. California College of the Arts employs 43 Associate professors, 30 Professors and 14 Assistant professors. Most academics at California College of the Arts are Female Associate professor (24), Male Associate professor (19), and Female Professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California College of the Arts are: Management, with 63 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 44 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees.

Endowment

$39.7M

2023 Endowment

8.16%

decline from 2022

California College of the Arts has an endowment valued at about $39.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of California College of the Arts declined 8.16% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.3M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California College of the Arts (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$40.4M

2023 Salaries

4.21%

growth from 2022

In 2023, California College of the Arts paid a median of $40.4M in salaries, which represents 50% of their overall expenditure ($80.8M) and a 4.21% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.1% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, California College of the Arts paid a total of $8.18M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

63 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at California College of the Arts were Associate professor with 43 employees, Professor with 30 employees, and Assistant professor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California College of the Arts were Management with 63 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California College of the Arts was Female Associate professor with 24 employees, Male Associate professor with 19 employees, and Female Professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California College of the Arts.

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