Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $15,390 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,390 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $40,465 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $34,183 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 31.27% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.52% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does California Institute of Arts & Technology Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$15,390
Books and supplies
$1,124
Fees and remainder
$23,951
Sticker price
$40,465
Average net price
$34,183
Average aid coverage
16%
$6,282 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at California Institute of Arts & Technology pays approximately $34,183 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is California Institute of Arts & Technology?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
California Institute of Arts & Technology net price
$34,183
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
California Institute of Arts & Technology Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $15,390 and average net price at $34,183. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$15,390
Current net price
$34,183
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
69.86%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
Not available
10-year earnings are not reported for this school in the federal dataset.
Undergraduates
14
10-Year Median Earnings - California Institute of Arts & Technology vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Who Attends California Institute of Arts & Technology?
Undergraduates
14
Completion rate
69.86%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
31.27%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.52%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 31.27% of California Institute of Arts & Technology students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.52% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at California Institute of Arts & Technology
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use California Institute of Arts & Technology's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
California Institute of Arts & Technology lists Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
California Institute of Arts & Technology is listed at 401 Mile of Cars Way Suite 100, National City, CA 91950. Accreditor: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training.
Compare Schools
Compare California Institute of Arts & Technology with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Arts & Technology | Not available | $15,390 | $34,183 | Not available |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is California Institute of Arts & Technology's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for California Institute of Arts & Technology in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is California Institute of Arts & Technology tuition?
California Institute of Arts & Technology's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $15,390.
What is California Institute of Arts & Technology's average net price?
California Institute of Arts & Technology's average net price in the local dataset is $34,183.
What does California Institute of Arts & Technology cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $34,486 for California Institute of Arts & Technology students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
Is California Institute of Arts & Technology accredited?
California Institute of Arts & Technology's accreditor in the local dataset is Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training.
How many students attend California Institute of Arts & Technology?
The local dataset lists 14 undergraduate students at California Institute of Arts & Technology.
What percentage of California Institute of Arts & Technology students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for California Institute of Arts & Technology in the local dataset is 31.27%.
What is the federal loan rate at California Institute of Arts & Technology?
The federal loan rate for California Institute of Arts & Technology in the local dataset is 0.52%.
Where should I verify California Institute of Arts & Technology data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with California Institute of Arts & Technology or the latest official federal education data.