California College of the Arts California

Specialized arts college in San Francisco with open admissions and a 1,333-student body focused on visual and performing arts.

College statistics

Address:
145 Hooper Street
San Francisco, CA
94107
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.cca.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$59,376
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$59,376
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$81,449
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$81,449
Room and Board:
$22,073
Total Student Enrollment:
1,333
Acceptance Rate:
73.4%
Endowment (End of Year):
$42,631,000
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Visual and Performing Arts

California College of the Arts is a specialized arts institution in San Francisco, California, dedicated to training students in visual and performing arts. The college serves a small, focused student body in an urban setting with a curriculum organized around studio practice, design, and creative inquiry.

Tuition is $59,376 annually, and the total cost of attendance including room and board is $81,449. With 1,333 students enrolled, the college maintains a small scale. The acceptance rate is 73.4%, making admissions accessible. Most students receive financial aid, so the published cost of attendance is not what many students ultimately pay.

This school is well suited for students who want to build serious skills in the visual and performing arts in a dedicated, specialized environment. Prospective students should ask about internship opportunities, faculty mentorship, and how the college supports career development after graduation. Visit www.cca.edu/ for more information.

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