- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $53,306 a year (2022–23)
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Art Center College of Design reported an acceptance rate of 75% for fall 2024.
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Art Center College of Design GPA requirements
Art Center College of Design doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Art Center College of Design hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Art Center College of Design acceptance rate
Art Center College of Design admitted 1,089 of 1,461 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Art Center College of Design is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Pasadena, California, with 2,038 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Art Center College of Design looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Art Center College of Design didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Art Center College of Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $53,306 a year at Art Center College of Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Art Center College of Design hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Art Center College of Design admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Art Center College of Design?
It's one factor among several: Art Center College of Design requires high school record, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school GPA, college preparatory program, recommendations and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Art Center College of Design require the SAT or ACT?
Check Art Center College of Design's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Art Center College of Design didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA do you need to get into Art Center College of Design?
Art Center College of Design doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Art Center College of Design?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Art Center College of Design admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How many applicants get into Art Center College of Design?
Art Center College of Design's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,089 of 1,461 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Art Center College of Design accept AP credit?
Yes. Art Center College of Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Art Center College of Design ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Art Center College of Design requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Art Center College of Design cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $53,306 a year at Art Center College of Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Art Center College of Design look at legacy status?
No. Art Center College of Design doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Art Center College of Design's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Art Center College of DesignU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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