California Institute of the Arts

California Institute of the Arts Overview

California Institute of the Arts is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Valencia, California. California Institute of the Arts was founded in 1961 and now enrolls around 1,520 students a year, including 1,021 undergrads. California Institute of the Arts offers housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at California Institute of the Arts! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of California Institute of the Arts's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? California Institute of the Arts students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at California Institute of the Arts, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? California Institute of the Arts has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at California Institute of the Arts on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at California Institute of the Arts on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to California Institute of the Arts for Fall 2022 is January 5. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by April 1.

Is California Institute of the Arts a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better idea of what California Institute of the Arts offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

California Institute of the Arts Acceptance Rate 2020

It is very difficult to get into California Institute of the Arts. Around 25% of applicants get into California Institute of the Arts each year. Out of 2,267 applications received in 2021, 573 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at California Institute of the Arts

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of 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 California Institute of the Arts, around 86% come back the next year. California Institute of the Arts's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 61%. 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 California Institute of the Arts 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 California Institute of the Arts directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

California Institute of the Arts's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. California Institute of the Arts's endowment was valued at $101.6 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, California Institute of the Arts spends about $20,789 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at California Institute of the Arts

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. California Institute of the Arts meets 75% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $35,000 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $31,293 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at California Institute of the Arts. Based on this information, how does California Institute of the Arts sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is California Institute of the Arts a good school for you?

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Where is California Institute of the Arts Located?

California Institute of the Arts is located in the suburban setting of Valencia, California, less than an hour from Los Angeles.

If you want to see California Institute of the Arts for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Valencia, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Burbank Bob Hope, Glendale.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what California Institute of the Arts and Valencia are like without leaving home.

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