California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
Questions and Answers
Machig D.
2 days ago
How many students are accepted into the Character Animation program?
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21 days ago
What are the amenities included in California Institute of the Arts on campus housing?
Lakshita B.
1 month ago
Is the California Institute of the Arts specific to animation and digital art or are traditional artists valued equally?
Isabella D.
3 months ago
Does California Institute of the Arts allow students to double major?
Valentina A.
4 months ago
Does California Institute of the Arts offer merit-based or need-based scholarships for international students?
Eris (Jasmine) S.
6 months ago
What do California Institute of the Arts admissions counselors look for in an ideal applicant?
Academic details
Student Faculty Ratio
7 to 1
Selectivity
Selective (23% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
Diversity statistics
39% White
12% Hispanic
9% Asian
4% Black
4% Multiracial
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Common Careers
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Senior Product Designer143k
Product Designer105k
Senior Graphic Designer86k
UX Designer83k
Art Director68k
Graphic Designer67k
Architectural Designer63k
56.6kAvg. Early Career Pay
88.5kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
56%in High-Meaning careers
2%in STEM careers
Financial Snapshot
Average Financial Breakdown
$16,471
Average grant for incoming freshmen
$4,872
Average Pell Grant
$7,345
Average Federal Loans
$14,394
Average Institutional Grant
$15,272
Average Total Loans
Published tuition and fees (Out of state)
$51,466 / year
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