- Acceptance rate: 32% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $57,288 a year (2022–23)
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California Institute of the Arts reported an acceptance rate of 32% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. California Institute of the Arts reviews each application.
California Institute of the Arts GPA requirements
California Institute of the Arts 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 California Institute of the Arts hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
California Institute of the Arts acceptance rate
California Institute of the Arts admitted 648 of 2,004 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 32%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
California Institute of the Arts is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Valencia, California, with 868 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What California Institute 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 RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | 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 |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| 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 Institute of the Arts didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
California Institute 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 $57,288 a year at California Institute 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
Is California Institute of the Arts hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. California Institute of the Arts admitted 32% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does California Institute of the Arts look for?
California Institute of the Arts doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what 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.
Does California Institute of the Arts require the SAT or ACT?
Check California Institute of the Arts' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. California Institute of the Arts didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the acceptance rate at California Institute of the Arts?
California Institute of the Arts' acceptance rate was 32% for fall 2024: it admitted 648 of 2,004 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for California Institute of the Arts?
GPA alone can't tell you here. California Institute of the Arts admitted 32% 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 much does GPA matter at California Institute of the Arts?
It's one factor among several: California Institute of the Arts requires high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank and college preparatory program if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at California Institute of the Arts if a parent went there?
No. California Institute of the Arts doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at California Institute of the Arts after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $57,288 a year at California Institute 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 Institute of the Arts require an essay?
Yes. California Institute of the Arts requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does California Institute of the Arts accept AP credit?
Yes. California Institute of the Arts awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check California Institute of the Arts' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: California Institute 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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