California Institute of the Arts

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$52,850

2021 Average Net Price

$53,916

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.67%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

29%

2,364 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,444

97.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

71.9%

123 Graduates

About

California Institute of the Arts is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California Institute of the Arts were Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (37 degrees awarded), Acting (23 degrees), and General Fine Studio Arts (19 degrees).

In 2021, 345 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California Institute of the Arts. 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (144 degrees), 3.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California Institute of the Arts is $52,850, which is $38,350 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at California Institute of the Arts is $52,850, which is $38,350 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $53,916.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending California Institute of the Arts received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$52,850

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at California Institute of the Arts was $52,850. The cost of tuition at California Institute of the Arts is $38,350 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$53,916

2021 Value

9.18%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 California Institute of the Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $53,916. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of California Institute of the Arts grew by 9.18%.

This chart compares the average net price of California Institute 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

$14,405

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California Institute of the Arts was of $14,405 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.999% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 61.4% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at California Institute of the Arts received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.13% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California Institute 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.

1.67%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at California Institute of the Arts was 1.67%, which represents 5 out of the 299 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 Institute of the Arts received 2,364 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.88% annual growth. Out of those 2,364 applicants, 685 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 29% acceptance rate.

There were 1,444 students enrolled at California Institute of the Arts in 2021.

California Institute of the Arts has an overall enrollment yield of 29.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

29%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

685

Accepted Out of 2,364

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California Institute of the Arts was 29% (685 admissions from 2,364 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 27.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.88%, while admissions grew by 10.8%..

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

Enrollment

California Institute of the Arts had a total enrollment of 1,444 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at California Institute of the Arts is 1,410 students and the part-time enrollment is 34. This means that 97.6% of students enrolled at California Institute of the Arts are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California Institute of the Arts, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.9% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.96% Asian, 5.54% Two or More Races, 4.29% Black or African American, 0.416% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.139% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at California Institute of the Arts in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.6%), followed by White Male (16.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.36%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (16.5%), followed by White Male (16.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Institute of the Arts in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,444 students. The full-time enrollment at California Institute of the Arts is 1,410 and the part-time enrollment is 34. This means that 97.6% of students enrolled at California Institute of the Arts are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

94%

2021 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 Institute of the Arts was 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), California Institute of the Arts had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
519 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
180 enrolled students
Asian
115 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California Institute of the Arts is 35.9% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.96% Asian, 5.54% Two or More Races, 4.29% Black or African American, 0.416% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.139% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 61 students (4.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 55 more women than men received degrees from California Institute of the Arts. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California Institute of the Arts is white (144 degrees awarded). There were 3.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California Institute of the Arts is Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (37 degrees awarded), followed by Acting (23 degrees) and General Fine Studio Arts (19 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California Institute of the Arts, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (266 degrees), and English (13 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 Institute of the Arts are Elementary & middle school teachers (282,745 people), Other managers (264,993 people), Postsecondary teachers (163,383 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (140,753 people), and Secondary school teachers (134,509 people).

The most specialized majors at California Institute of the Arts in 2021 are Communication Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (266 degrees), English (13 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (6 degrees), and Communications (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Institute of the Arts are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at California Institute of the Arts are Communication Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (266 degrees), English (13 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (6 degrees), and Communications (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Institute of the Arts are Elementary & secondary schools (616,128 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (400,249 people), Computer Systems Design (233,162 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (220,484 people), and Advertising, public relations & related services (144,592 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
37 degree-majors awarded
Acting
23 degree-majors awarded
General Fine Studio Arts
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California Institute of the Arts was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 37 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

145

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

200

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 145 degrees were awarded to men at California Institute of the Arts, which is 0.725 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (200).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at California Institute of the Arts in Music Theory & Composition, which is 3 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at California Institute of the Arts in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 1.65 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 54% of students graduating from California Institute of the Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at California Institute of the Arts is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 6.5% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
144 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded
Asian
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California Institute of the Arts is white (144 degrees awarded). There were 3.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

2.61% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
73 degrees awarded
White Female
71 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California Institute of the Arts is white male (73 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (71 degrees).

Operations

California Institute of the Arts has an endowment valued at nearly $234M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 62.4M (26.6%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, California Institute of the Arts had a total salary expenditure of 63.1M. California Institute of the Arts employs 152 No academic ranks. Most academics at California Institute of the Arts are Male No academic rank (84), and Female No academic rank (68).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Institute of the Arts are: Management, with 65 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 50 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees.

Endowment

$234M

2021 Endowment

30.7%

growth from 2020

California Institute of the Arts has an endowment valued at about $234M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of California Institute of the Arts grew 30.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $222M 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 Institute 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

$1.71M - Federal
$11.2k - State
$345k - Local

As of 2021, California Institute of the Arts received $1.71M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $11.2k from state grants and contracts, and $345k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$38.1M

2021 Salaries

8.28%

decline from 2020

In 2021, California Institute of the Arts paid a median of $38.1M in salaries, which represents 60.5% of their overall expenditure ($63.1M) and a 8.28% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.1M

Instructional Salaries

152

Number of Employees

In 2021, California Institute of the Arts paid a total of $13.1M to 152 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

152 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

65 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at California Institute of the Arts was No academic rank with 152 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Institute of the Arts were Management with 65 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California Institute of the Arts was Male No academic rank with 84 employees, and Female No academic rank with 68 employees.

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