Art Center College of Design

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Artcenter College Of Design Admissions Stats at a Glance

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Artcenter College Of Design 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Waitlist	Yes

ArtCenter College of Design Application Deadlines

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Considering Applying Early to Artcenter College Of Design?

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ArtCenter College of Design may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Artcenter College Of Design directly for more information about early applications.

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More on ArtCenter College of Design Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Artcenter College Of Design?

Getting into Artcenter College Of Design is very difficult. Artcenter College Of Design evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Artcenter College Of Design accepted 76% of students, about 742 of the 982 students who applied.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Artcenter College Of Design, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to ArtCenter College of Design

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Artcenter College Of Design

Artcenter College Of Design has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Artcenter College Of Design?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Artcenter College Of Design

What does Artcenter College Of Design consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Artcenter College Of Design for more information on admission factors.

Artcenter College Of Design 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Artcenter College Of Design, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Artcenter College Of Design's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record			√
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Other Requirements	√			portfolio

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Artcenter College Of Design?

Artcenter College Of Design has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Artcenter College Of Design looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Artcenter College Of Design is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

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More Information on Transferring to ArtCenter College of Design

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Artcenter College Of Design. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Artcenter College Of Design during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Artcenter College Of Design Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Artcenter College Of Design?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Artcenter College Of Design.

Does Artcenter College Of Design accept transfer credits?

✅ Artcenter College Of Design accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Artcenter College Of Design accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Artcenter College Of Design accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Artcenter College Of Design?

✅ Artcenter College Of Design is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Artcenter College Of Design's acceptance rate?

✅ Artcenter College Of Design has an acceptance rate of 76%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Artcenter College Of Design?

🟨 Artcenter College Of Design may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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