ArtCenter College of Design

Pasadena, CA

ArtCenter College of Design

Pasadena, CA

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Undergrad Visual Arts

Tuition & Fees

$51,640

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 912
Declined 373
Total Received 1,285
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Private

2,135

undergraduate students

285

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1930, ArtCenter College of Design is a private, nonprofit, specialized arts college that is known for its programs in Transportation Design, Entertainment Design, and Graphic Design. It is located on a 175-acre campus in Pasadena, California.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,420
Established in 1930
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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ArtCenter’s two campuses provide future artists and designers with a wide array of creative learning opportunities enriched by the creative and academic resources within the surrounding communities and the greater Los Angeles area. Located 10 miles from Los Angeles, major airport, bus, and train serve both campuses.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

ArtCenter College of Design
1700 Lida Street
Pasadena, CA
91103

Campus Life

no
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 912
Declined 373
Total Received 1,285

Admissions Factors

Required

Formal demonstration of competencies
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

72%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$15,773

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $51,640
Books & supplies $4,000
Total $55,640
Average Financial Aid - $15,773
Total with Avg. Aid $39,867

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Financial Aid Office


P: 626 396-2215
F: 626 396-4298
financialaid@artcenter.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art/Art Studies, General yes yes
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician yes yes
Design and Applied Arts, Other yes yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes yes
Fine and Studio Arts yes
Furniture Design and Manufacturing yes
Game and Interactive Media Design yes yes
Graphic Design yes
Illustration yes
Industrial and Product Design yes yes
Interior Design yes
Photography yes

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Programs Offered

  • Independent study
  • Internships

2,420

total students

46%

in-state

54%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

88%

2,135
students

Female
58%
1,237

Male
42%
898

12%

285
students

Female
53%
150

Male
47%
135

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

87%

1,849
students

Female
58%
1,081

Male
42%
768

13%

286
students

Female
55%
156

Male
45%
130

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Student Break-down

44%
Nonresident aliens
1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
30%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
10%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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