Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, CA

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Acceptance Rate

75%

Enrollment

2,054

Graduation Rate

83%

Student-Faculty Ratio

8:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$71,958

Retention Rate

82%

Admissions

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Test-optional

Extracurriculars

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$51,640

Out-of-State Tuition

$51,640

Avg Net Price

$50,209

Total COA

$71,652

Median Debt

$31,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$42,545

$30,001–48,000

$40,905

$48,001–75,000

$46,301

$75,001–110,000

$52,165

$110,001+

$60,976

Pell Grant Rate: 25%

Federal Loan Rate: 36%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$71,652

Estimated Net Price$50,209 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

83%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$71,958

Retention Rate

82%

Median Debt

$31,000

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

58.4%

Engineering Technology

19.4%

Communications Technology

15.2%

Computer Science

3.8%

Architecture

3.3%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Design and Applied Arts	223	$71,547
Engineering-Related Fields	57	—
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	48	$32,235
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	38	—
Graphic Communications	36	—
Architectural Sciences and Technology	22	—
Computer Software and Media Applications	20	—
Fine and Studio Arts	13	—