California College of the Arts

www.cca.edu

Add Comparison

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$53,856

3.99% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$47,862

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

75.7%

2,987 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,501

94.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

72.2%

184 Graduates

About

California College of the Arts is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California College of the Arts were Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (60 degrees awarded), Computer Graphics (38 degrees), and Industrial & Product Design (35 degrees).

In 2022, 479 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California College of the Arts. 67.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (85 degrees), 1.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California College of the Arts is $53,856, which is $38,915 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at California College of the Arts is $53,856, which is $38,915 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $47,862.

In 2022, 82% of undergraduate students attending California College of the Arts received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$53,856

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at California College of the Arts was $53,856. The cost of tuition at California College of the Arts is $38,915 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

Average Net Price

$47,862

2022 Value

19%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 California College of the Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $47,862. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of California College of the Arts grew by 19%.

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

$17,390

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California College of the Arts was of $17,390 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.46% between 2021 and 2022.

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

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at California College of the Arts received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 6.49% with respect to 2021, when 77% 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 2,987 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 4.92% annual growth. Out of those 2,987 applicants, 2,261 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,501 students enrolled at California College of the Arts in 2022.

California College of the Arts has an overall enrollment yield of 8.45%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,261

Accepted Out of 2,987

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California College of the Arts was 75.7% (2,261 admissions from 2,987 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 77.6%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 4.92%, while admissions grew by 2.31%.

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.

Enrollment

California College of the Arts had a total enrollment of 1,501 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at California College of the Arts is 1,420 students and the part-time enrollment is 81. This means that 94.6% 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 19.4% White, 13.9% Asian, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.26% Two or More Races, 3.53% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.133% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at California College of the Arts in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (11%), followed by White Female (11%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.21%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.2%), followed by Asian Female (7.49%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California College of the Arts in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,501 students. The full-time enrollment at California College of the Arts is 1,420 and the part-time enrollment is 81. This means that 94.6% of students enrolled at California College of the Arts are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% 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

78%

2022 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 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), California College of the Arts had a retention rate higher 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 (2022)

White
291 enrolled students
Asian
208 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
200 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California College of the Arts is 19.4% White, 13.9% Asian, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.26% Two or More Races, 3.53% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.133% 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 69 students (4.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 169 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 (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (63 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California College of the Arts is Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (60 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Graphics (38 degrees) and Industrial & Product Design (35 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (69 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (264 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (45 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (590,383 people), Other managers (264,708 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (228,968 people), Postsecondary teachers (157,023 people), and Computer occupations, all other (135,812 people).

The most specialized majors at California College of the Arts in 2022 are Communication Technologies (69 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (264 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (45 degrees), English (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (38 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (69 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (264 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (45 degrees), English (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (38 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
60 degrees awarded
Computer Graphics
38 degrees awarded
Industrial & Product Design
35 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California College of the Arts was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 60 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

155

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

324

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 155 degrees were awarded to men at California College of the Arts, which is 0.478 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (324).

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 2022, 19 degrees were awarded to men at California College of the Arts in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 0.38 times less than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 50 degrees were awarded to men at California College of the Arts in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 2.63 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 52% 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, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at California College of the Arts is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 7.07% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
85 degrees awarded
Asian
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California College of the Arts is white (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (63 degrees).

4.38% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
63 degrees awarded
Asian Female
43 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California College of the Arts is white female (63 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (43 degrees).

Operations

California College of the Arts has an endowment valued at nearly $43.3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −6.41M (−14.8%) compared to the 0.21% average return (24.5k on 11.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2022, California College of the Arts had a total salary expenditure of 74.3M. California College of the Arts employs 45 Associate professors, 25 Professors and 19 Assistant professors. Most academics at California College of the Arts are Female Associate professor (25), Male Associate professor (20), and Female Professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California College of the Arts are: Management, with 65 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 46 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Endowment

$43.3M

2022 Endowment

10.9%

decline from 2021

California College of the Arts has an endowment valued at about $43.3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of California College of the Arts declined 10.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.6M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.49M - Federal
$787k - State
$116k - Local

As of 2022, California College of the Arts received $5.49M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $787k from state grants and contracts, and $116k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$38.7M

2022 Salaries

12%

growth from 2021

In 2022, California College of the Arts paid a median of $38.7M in salaries, which represents 52.2% of their overall expenditure ($74.3M) and a 12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.1% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.04% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$7.35M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, California College of the Arts paid a total of $7.35M to 90 employees working as instructors, which represents 19% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

65 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at California College of the Arts were Associate professor with 45 employees, Professor with 25 employees, and Assistant professor with 19 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California College of the Arts were Management with 65 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California College of the Arts was Female Associate professor with 25 employees, Male Associate professor with 20 employees, and Female Professor with 13 employees.

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

Keep Exploring

The University of the Arts

University

California Institute of the Arts

University

Otis College of Art and Design

University

Pacific Northwest College of Art

University

New Hampshire Institute of Art

University