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California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CA
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University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
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#17 in Arts, Design, Music Schools
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$56,724Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$68,237
cheaper$41,790Graduate Tuitionexpensive$68,128
Less$20,801Average Financial Aid AmountMore$43,570
Admission
-Test Scores1,520 SAT
34 ACT
Easier24.76%Acceptance RateTighter12.02%
Lower36.00%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable41.18%
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)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller1,440Total EnrollmentLarger48,945
Smaller940Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger20,699
Smaller500Graduate Student PopulationLarger28,246
-Online Student Population6,276
Completion & Outcomes
Lower63%Graduate RateHigher92%
18%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower85%Retention RateHigher97%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study AbroadSpecial learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 450)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,013)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,930)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty7 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty9 to 1
234Number of faculties3,708
Lower$87,036Average Faculty SalaryHigher$150,249
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.