California College of the Arts: 162 international graduates, $87,623 a year

162

International graduates, 2024–25

of 379 graduates, all majors

91%

Acceptance rate

Undergraduate applicants

$87,623

Total cost a year, out-of-state

Tuition $60,226, before aid

35%

International students

458 students

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Most international graduates here:

11 majors, sorted by international graduates. 2024–25 academic year, all levels.

MajorInternational graduatesAll graduatesLevels

Human Computer InteractionCIP 30.31bachelor's, master's · 73 graduates6273bachelor's, master's

Design and Applied ArtsCIP 50.04bachelor's, master's · 86 graduates4686bachelor's, master's

Graphic CommunicationsCIP 10.03bachelor's, master's · 60 graduates1660bachelor's, master's

Architectural Sciences and TechnologyCIP 04.09bachelor's, master's · 41 graduates1541bachelor's, master's

Fine and Studio ArtsCIP 50.07bachelor's, master's · 59 graduates959bachelor's, master's

Film/Video and Photographic ArtsCIP 50.06bachelor's, master's · 20 graduates620bachelor's, master's

Computer Software and Media ApplicationsCIP 11.08bachelor's · 16 graduates416bachelor's

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesCIP 23.13bachelor's, master's · 9 graduates19bachelor's, master's

WoodworkingCIP 48.07bachelor's · 2 graduates02bachelor's

Museology/Museum StudiesCIP 30.14master's · 1 graduates01master's

Acceptance rate91%

SAT reading and writing, 25th–75th percentilen/a

SAT math, 25th–75th percentilen/a

ACT, 25th–75th percentilen/a

Test scoresNot considered

First-year retention87%

Graduation rate, 6 years72%

before aid

Tuition$60,226

Housing and food, on campus$22,099

Books and other costs$5,298

Total a year$87,623

Four years$350,492

Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · admissions: IPEDS ADM 2024 · cost: College Scorecard, latest release. Methodology