Selectivity
80%
Total Students
2,778
UG 2,535
PG 243
Satisfaction Index
76%
Salary After Attending
$56,100
BASIC
| Web Site | www.artcenter.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Pasadena |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 2,535 |
| Women | 1,267 (49.98%) |
| Men | 1,268 (50.02%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 243 |
| Women | 111 (45.68%) |
| Men | 132 (54.32%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 44,596 |
| Graduation Rate | 68% |
| Retention Rate | 76 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.artcenter.edu/accd/admissions.jsp |
| Online Application URL | www.artcenter.edu/accd/admissions/application_forms.jsp |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 80 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | Required |
| ACT Only | Required |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | - |
| Early Decision Notification Date | - |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Action Application Deadline | - |
| Early Action Notification Date | - |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 80% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 86% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 69% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 90% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 71% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | Not reported |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | - |
| Early Action Admission Rate | - |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | - | - |
| SAT - Maths | - | - |
| ACT - Composite | - | - |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | - | - |
| ACT - Maths | - | - |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.artcenter.edu/accd/financial_aid/financialaid.jsp |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://www.artcenter.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/net-price-calculator.html |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$40,596 |
On Campus Room & Board |
- |
Books and Supplies |
$4,000 |
Other Expenses |
- |
| Total | $44,596 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$42,874 |
On Campus Room & Board |
- |
Books and Supplies |
$4,000 |
Other Expenses |
- |
| Total | $46,874 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | No |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | No |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | - |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | - |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | - |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | - |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES. | |||
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. | 19 | 8 | - |
| Category total | 19 | 8 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects. | 28 | - | - |
| Category total | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. | 5 | 15 | - |
| Category total | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| Engineering Technology, General. | |||
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician. | 36 | 1 | - |
| Engineering-Related Fields, Other. | 32 | 24 | - |
| Category total | 68 | 25 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | 24 | 16 | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art. | 19 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | 14 | 6 | - |
| Graphic Design. | 61 | - | - |
| Illustration. | 125 | - | - |
| Photography. | 31 | - | - |
| Category total | 274 | 22 | 0 |
| Grand total | 394 | 70 | 0 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 25% of classes 10-19 students: 70% of classes 20-29 students: 5% of classes 30-39 students: 1% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | No |
| On Campus Housing Details | - |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 2,535 |
| Women (% of total) | 1,267 (49.98%) |
| Men (% of total) | 1,268 (50.02%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.32 % Asian - 35.5 % Black/African-American - 1.42 % Hispanic/Latino - 11.52 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 4.38 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.36 % White - 17.48 % Unknown - 0.75 % International Students - 28.28 % |
| All Graduate Students | 243 |
| Women (% of total) | 111 (46%) |
| Men (% of total) | 132 (54%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | - Asian - 11.11 % Black/African-American - 1.65 % Hispanic/Latino - 5.76 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 2.47 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 1.23 % White - 22.22 % Unknown - 3.7 % International Students - 51.85 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 76 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
68 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Average Starting Salary | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
| Disciplines Pursued | Not reported |
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