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Art Center College of Design is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,185 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1930 and is one of the 11 colleges located in
Pasadena,
California.
Art Center College of Design is listed among
Best Lesbian and Gay Friendly Colleges in the country.
Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
11
Fair
Bachelor's degree and master's degree are offered at Art Center College of Design.
Art Center College of Design follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 11 majors. The most popular concentrations are Graphic Design and Animation, Engineering, Automotive and Mechanic, Industrial Technologies, and Construction. Read the details about
Majors offered at this college and see program
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It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
78%
Fair
Art Center College of Design student retention rate is fair at 78% (close to California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.
The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is good - 77%.
Student to faculty ratio at Art Center College of Design is good - 8:1. Learn more on faculty and instruction at this college in the
Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
High
Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $45,800 per year. The additional fees at Art Center College of Design (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $800; which makes it a total of $46,600 a year.
Read the details about Art Center College of Design additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the
Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
76%
According to government data, 1,008 applications were submitted and 767 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.
This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.
The undergraduate application fee at Art Center College of Design is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.
To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Art Center College of Design and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (626) 396-2200 or check
Art Center College of Design Website.
Opportunities and Services
Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Art Center College of Design provides study abroad programs.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Art Center College of Design, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Art Center College of Design.
Based on the college crime data, Art Center College of Design appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the
Campus Crime report for this college.
Art Center College of Design Location and Maps
Post Address: Art Center College of Design, 1700 Lida St, Pasadena, California 91103, USALocation Map - Street View:

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