- Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $49,945 a year (2022–23)
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California College of the Arts reported an acceptance rate of 91% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. California College of the Arts reviews each application.
California College of the Arts GPA requirements
California College of the Arts requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and California College of the Arts hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
California College of the Arts acceptance rate
California College of the Arts admitted 2,160 of 2,371 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
California College of the Arts is a private nonprofit 4-year college in San Francisco, California, with 1,004 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What California College of the Arts 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 GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
California College of the Arts didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
California College of the Arts 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $49,945 a year at California College of the Arts 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
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into California College of the Arts?
GPA alone can't tell you here. California College of the Arts admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires 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 much does GPA matter at California College of the Arts?
A lot: California College of the Arts requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and demonstration of competencies. It considers college preparatory program if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into California College of the Arts?
California College of the Arts requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to 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.
What is California College of the Arts' acceptance rate?
California College of the Arts' acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,160 of 2,371 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is California College of the Arts test optional?
Check California College of the Arts' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. California College of the Arts was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How selective is California College of the Arts?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. California College of the Arts admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does California College of the Arts require an essay?
No. California College of the Arts doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at California College of the Arts?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $49,945 a year at California College of the Arts in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does California College of the Arts accept AP credit?
Yes. California College of the Arts awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at California College of the Arts if a parent went there?
No. California College of the Arts doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check California College of the Arts' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: California College of the ArtsU.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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