Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
25.95%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
California Institute of the Arts Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 25.95%. This means approximately 260 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 881 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
25.95%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $56,724 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $56,724 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $78,425 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $47,183 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 22.13% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 34.04% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does California Institute of the Arts Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$56,724
Room and board
$12,820
Books and supplies
$938
Other expenses
$6,826
Fees and remainder
$1,117
Sticker price
$78,425
Average net price
$47,183
Average aid coverage
40%
$31,242 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at California Institute of the Arts pays approximately $47,183 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is California Institute of the Arts?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
California Institute of the Arts net price
$47,183
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
California Institute of the Arts Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $56,724 and average net price at $47,183. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$56,724
Current net price
$47,183
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
64.15%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$41,198
Undergraduates
881
10-Year Median Earnings - California Institute of the Arts vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
California Institute of the Arts graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends California Institute of the Arts?
Undergraduates
881
Completion rate
64.15%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
22.13%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
34.04%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 22.13% of California Institute of the Arts students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 34.04% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at California Institute of the Arts
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use California Institute of the Arts's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
California Institute of the Arts lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
California Institute of the Arts is listed at 24700 W McBean Pky, Valencia, CA 91355-2397. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare California Institute of the Arts with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | 25.95% | $56,724 | $47,183 | $41,198 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Institute of the Arts's acceptance rate?
California Institute of the Arts's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 25.95%.
How much is California Institute of the Arts tuition?
California Institute of the Arts's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $56,724.
What is California Institute of the Arts's average net price?
California Institute of the Arts's average net price in the local dataset is $47,183.
What does California Institute of the Arts cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $33,802 for California Institute of the Arts students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is California Institute of the Arts's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,198 for California Institute of the Arts.
Is California Institute of the Arts accredited?
California Institute of the Arts's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend California Institute of the Arts?
The local dataset lists 881 undergraduate students at California Institute of the Arts.
What percentage of California Institute of the Arts students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for California Institute of the Arts in the local dataset is 22.13%.
What is the federal loan rate at California Institute of the Arts?
The federal loan rate for California Institute of the Arts in the local dataset is 34.04%.
Where should I verify California Institute of the Arts data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with California Institute of the Arts or the latest official federal education data.