School Overview
The Art Center College of Design is a private, design college in Pasadena, California. The school offers 15 different types of art and design degree programs. The following are some of the offered programs: industrial design, illustration, photography and imaging, graphic design, advertising, fine art, and environmental design. Working professionals often enroll at Art Center College of Design to learn new skills and enhance their portfolios.
Admission to the Art Center College of Design is competitive. Admitted students typically have good grades and specialized portfolios. Most students at this school have some work experience, but qualified high school students are encouraged to apply.
Most courses last 14 weeks, and talented students can complete a degree program in 3 years or less. Class sizes are small and the school has a 12:1 student-to-instructor ratio. As a result, all students receive more personalized attention from instructors.
General Information
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Admission Office 1700 Lida Street Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 396-2373 Fax: (626) 795-0578 [email protected] Contact: Kit Baron Vice President, Admissions |
Main Address 1700 Lida Street Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 396-2200 www.artcenter.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,504 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,504 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 60% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $28,962 | $29,814 | $31,576 | $32,168 | +1.87% |
| Books and Supplies | $5,350 | $5,510 | $5,620 | $4,000 | -28.83% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $34,312 | $35,324 | $37,196 | $36,168 | -2.76% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $33,474 |
| In-state Student Fees | $500 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $33,474 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $500 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 33 | 57% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 24 | 41% | $321,344 | $13,389 |
| • Federal grants | 19 | 33% | $79,456 | $4,182 |
| • Pell grants | 19 | 33% | $61,956 | $3,261 |
| • Other federal grants | 16 | 28% | $17,500 | $1,094 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 10 | 17% | $88,922 | $8,892 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 11 | 19% | $152,966 | $13,906 |
| Student loan aid | 29 | 50% | $375,291 | $12,941 |
| • Federal student loans | 28 | 48% | $148,556 | $5,306 |
| • Other student loans | 12 | 21% | $226,735 | $18,895 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 336 | 28 | – | – | – |
| Architecture and Related Services | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Design/Architecture | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Advertising | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 305 | 28 | – | – | – |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 8 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | – | 17 | – | – | – |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 134 | – | – | – | – |
| Graphic Design | 58 | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial and Product Design | 78 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Photography | 27 | – | – | – | – |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Undergraduate Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Arts, Visual & Performing Communications & Journalism Communications Technologies |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Art Center College of Design Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (626) 396-2200 |
| Website: | www.artcenter.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.artcenter.edu/apply.html |
| Address: | 1700 Lida St, Pasadena, CA 91103 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,335 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 68% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 8 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,207 (95% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $44,932 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $44,932 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 57% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $17,168 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Art Center College of Design Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Art Center College of Design.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | 3 | |||
| Grand total | 11 | 7 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Art Center College of Design and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $44,932 |
| Out-of-state | $44,932 |
| Books and supplies | $4,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $47,448 |
| Out-of-state | $47,448 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 136 | 57% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 122 | 51% | $17,168 |
| Student loan aid | 90 | 38% | $6,918 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,357 | 68% | $15,919 |
| Federal student loans | 892 | 44% | $8,285 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Art Center College of Design. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Art Center College of Design students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 1,015 | 360 | 655 | Percent admitted | 100% | 62% | 76% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 26% | 27% | 26% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Art Center College of Design Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,335 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,062 |
| Graduate enrollment | 273 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Art Center College of Design Accreditation
This institution is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
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