California Institute of the Arts California

Specialized arts conservatory in suburban Los Angeles with 26% acceptance rate and focus on visual and performing arts.

College statistics

Address:
24700 W McBean Pky
Valencia, CA
91355
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.calarts.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Annual In-State Tuition:
$58,318
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$58,318
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$72,452
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$72,452
Room and Board:
$14,134
Total Student Enrollment:
1,353
Acceptance Rate:
26%
Endowment (End of Year):
$249,311,896
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Visual and Performing Arts

California Institute of the Arts is a specialized arts conservatory located in Valencia, California, dedicated entirely to visual and performing arts training. The institute enrolls 1,353 students and maintains a selective admissions process with a 26% acceptance rate.

Tuition is $58,318 annually, with total cost of attendance at $72,452 including room and board. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. The institute's endowment of $249 million provides substantial resources for student support and program development.

CalArts suits students committed to intensive study in the visual and performing arts who thrive in a specialized, focused environment. The school's curriculum and faculty are oriented entirely toward arts training rather than broad liberal arts. For more information, visit calarts.edu.

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