California Institute of the Arts
CalArts still publishes its CEEB and ACT codes for applicants who choose to submit, so scores are read rather than disregarded.
Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.
Admissions
How admission works here
- Test scores
- Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. CalArts still publishes its CEEB and ACT codes for applicants who choose to submit, so scores are read rather than disregarded. CalArts admissions
- Deadlines
- Regular Decision January 5. CalArts application deadlines
My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.
GPA and test score ranges aren't reported for this school.
- 1Animation and Interactive Media
- 2Acting
- 3Studio Art
- 4Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- 5Film and Video Production
- 6Dance
- 7Music
- 8Graphic Design
- 9Photography
- 10Computer Software and Media Applications (other)
Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so California Institute of the Arts may call a major something slightly different.
Applying
College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.
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Career & Major Pathways
We haven't confirmed this yet.
None documented yet.
Cost
This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.
Financial Aid
What families actually paid, by household income
Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.
- Under $30,000
- $26,686
- $30,001 – $48,000
- $40,899
- $48,001 – $75,000
- $51,847
- $75,001 – $110,000
- $38,627
- Over $110,000
- $58,873
College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.private.by_income_level.*), 2024
Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.
Scholarships and merit aid
We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.
Campus
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*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024
†CalArts application deadlines · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026
‡CalArts admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026