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California College of the Arts student guide: campus events and game days, $53,909 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
What's on at California College of the Arts
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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California College of the Arts at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
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Most popular majors
- Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree · 84 reported graduates$35,949median pay a year after
- Graphic CommunicationsBachelor's Degree · 46 reported graduates$16,698median pay a year after
- Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree · 45 reported graduates$23,560median pay a year after
- Computer Software and Media ApplicationsBachelor's Degree · 29 reported graduates
- Human Computer InteractionBachelor's Degree · 29 reported graduates
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about California College of the Arts
How much does California College of the Arts cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $53,909 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $79,776 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at California College of the Arts?
61% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 87% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at California College of the Arts?
91% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at California College of the Arts?
Design and Applied Arts (bachelor's degree), Graphic Communications (bachelor's degree), Fine and Studio Arts (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do California College of the Arts students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $49,414. Source: College Scorecard.
When was California College of the Arts founded?
California College of the Arts was founded in 1907. Source: Wikidata.
Where is California College of the Arts?
145 Hooper Street, San Francisco, CA, about 12 miles from Richmond.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.