Resources › For Students and Parents California College of the Arts Admissions Costs, Financial Aid, Graduation Rates & More Share Flipboard Email Print California College of the Arts. Edward Blake / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove Facebook Twitter College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on September 11, 2017 California College of the Arts Admissions Overview: Since CCA is an art school, an applicant must be prepared to submit a portfolio for consideration as part of his/her application. About one out of every three applicants will not be accepted; CCA is a fairly selective school. Students don't need to submit scores from the SAT or ACT, but they are required to fill out an application, and submit a writing sample, letters of recommendation, and high school transcripts. Interested students should check out the school's website for more information. Admissions Data (2016): California College of the Arts Acceptance Rate: 65% CCA has test-optional admissions Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: - / - SAT Math: - / - SAT Writing: - / - What's a good SAT score? ACT Composite: - / - ACT English: - / - ACT Math: - / - What's a good ACT score? California College of the Arts Description: CCA, California College of the Arts was founded in 1907 by a German cabinet maker during the height of the Arts and Crafts movement in America. Formerly known as the California College of Arts and Crafts, it was renamed in 2003 to reflect the broadening of its programs and offered disciplines. Located in San Francisco with a campus in nearby Oakland, CCA has a vibrant and energetic community perfect for students interested in all forms of art. With an impressive student/faculty ratio of 9 to 1, CCA offers students a personalized and immersive college experience. The College offers 21 undergraduate and 13 graduate majors, ranging from architecture, animation, glass work, painting, writing, and fashion design. CCA also offers summer and continuing education (non credit) programs for adults and children, allowing anyone to explore and create art. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 1,983 (1,528 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 36% Male / 64% Female95% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $45,466 Books: $1,500 (why so much?) Room and Board: $12,220 Other Expenses: $3,450 Total Cost: $62,636 CCA Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 82%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 80%Loans: 42%Average Amount of AidGrants: $21,474Loans: $7,782 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Illustration, Graphic Design, Painting, Fashion Design, Architecture, Animation, Photography Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 81%Transfer-out Rate: 19%4-Year Graduation Rate: 41%6-Year Graduation Rate: 60% Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like California College of the Arts, You May Also Like These Schools: Maryland Institute College of Art: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph The New School: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph New York University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of California - Los Angeles: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Pratt Institute: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Massachusetts College of Art and Design: Profile Alfred University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Rhode Island School of Design: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Fashion Institute of Technology: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Columbia College Chicago: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph California State University - Long Beach: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Savannah College of Art and Design: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "California College of the Arts Admissions." ThoughtCo, Sep. 8, 2021, thoughtco.com/california-college-of-the-arts-admissions-787044. Grove, Allen. (2021, September 8). California College of the Arts Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/california-college-of-the-arts-admissions-787044 Grove, Allen. "California College of the Arts Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/california-college-of-the-arts-admissions-787044 (accessed June 4, 2023). copy citation