| CalArts vs. National |
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|---|---|---|
#17 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #43 in Federal Region IX Universities #82 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$56,724 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,320 |
| expensive$41,790 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,912 |
| More$20,801 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,373 |
| Admission | ||
| 24.76% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 36.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,440 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,631 |
| Smaller940 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,485 |
| Smaller500 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,146 |
| - | Online Student Population | 11,757 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher63% | Graduate Rate | Lower22% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 450) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,013) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 234 | Number of faculties | 2,504 |
| Higher$87,036 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,592 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.