California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, CA

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Acceptance Rate

26%

Enrollment

881

Graduation Rate

64%

Student-Faculty Ratio

5:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$41,198

Retention Rate

86%

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Extracurriculars

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$56,724

Out-of-State Tuition

$56,724

Avg Net Price

$47,183

Room & Board

$12,820

Total COA

$78,425

Median Debt

$25,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$33,802

$30,001–48,000

$37,082

$48,001–75,000

$35,788

$75,001–110,000

$44,448

$110,001+

$59,106

Pell Grant Rate: 22%

Federal Loan Rate: 34%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$69,544

Estimated Net Price$47,183 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

64%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$41,198

Retention Rate

86%

Median Debt

$25,000

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

78.2%

Communications Technology

18.1%

Computer Science

3.6%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Music	48	$18,862
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	47	$29,196
Graphic Communications	39	—
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	28	$41,552
Fine and Studio Arts	22	$13,336
Dance	14	$36,920
Design and Applied Arts	12	—
Computer Software and Media Applications	8	—