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Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, CA · Private nonprofit
At a glance

74.5%

Acceptance rate

$50,209

Avg net price

2,054

Enrollment

Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Bachelor’s 509Master’s 135
Bachelor’s 255Master’s 59
Bachelor’s 116Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 98Master’s 17
Bachelor’s 27Master’s 30
Bachelor’s 13Master’s 16
Bachelor’s None reportedMaster’s 13
Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early Action Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Priority Date

Feb 1, 2027

Priority Deadline (Entertainment Design majors)

Entertainment Design has a priority deadline of February 1 for Fall, and October 1 for Spring.

Feb 1, 2027

Rolling admission

No deadline

FAFSA due Mar 1

· Apply with the college's application

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$53,086
Required fees
$1,084
Books and supplies
$4,000
Total
$58,170
Total by year
  1. $48,93219–20
  2. $50,48620–21
  3. $52,04421–22
  4. $53,94222–23
  5. $55,64023–24
  6. $58,17024–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $50,209 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation39%
6-year graduation83%
Retention rate82%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$71,958
Median debt$31,000
Campus
Enrollment2,054
Student-faculty ratio8:1
SettingCity

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