ArtCenter College of Design

ArtCenter College of Design Overview

ArtCenter College of Design is a private, nonprofit school in the suburban setting of Pasadena, California. Artcenter College Of Design was founded in 1930 and enrolls around 2,319 students per year year, including 2,028 undergraduate students.

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2022 Artcenter College Of Design Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	76%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Tuition	$48,942

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Is Artcenter College Of Design a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer view of what Artcenter College Of Design offers and if the college seems like a good fit for you.

Artcenter College Of Design Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Artcenter College Of Design. Around 76% of applicants get into Artcenter College Of Design each year. Out of 982 applications received in 2022, 742 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Artcenter College Of Design

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It guages how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Artcenter College Of Design, around 85% come back the next year. Artcenter College Of Design's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 76%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Artcenter College Of Design Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Artcenter College Of Design directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Artcenter College Of Design

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Artcenter College Of Design's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Artcenter College Of Design.

Based on this information, how does Artcenter College Of Design sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Artcenter College Of Design a good school for you?

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Where is Artcenter College Of Design?

Artcenter College Of Design is located in the suburban setting of Pasadena, California, less than an hour from Los Angeles.

If you would like to see Artcenter College Of Design for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take SR-134/I-210 to Pasadena, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Burbank Bob Hope.

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