Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
74.98%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Art Center College of Design Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 74.98%. This means approximately 750 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,054 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
74.98%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $51,640 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,640 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $71,652 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $50,209 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 24.50% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 35.64% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Art Center College of Design Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$51,640
Books and supplies
$4,000
Fees and remainder
$16,012
Sticker price
$71,652
Average net price
$50,209
Average aid coverage
30%
$21,443 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Art Center College of Design pays approximately $50,209 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 Art Center College of Design?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Art Center College of Design net price
$50,209
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Art Center College of Design Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $51,640 and average net price at $50,209. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$51,640
Current net price
$50,209
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)
82.61%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$71,958
Undergraduates
2,054
10-Year Median Earnings - Art Center College of Design vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Art Center College of Design graduates earn about 1.6x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Art Center College of Design?
Undergraduates
2,054
Completion rate
82.61%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
24.50%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
35.64%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 24.50% of Art Center College of Design students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 35.64% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Art Center College of Design
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 Art Center College of Design's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Art Center College of Design lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission 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
Art Center College of Design is listed at 1700 Lida St, Pasadena, CA 91103. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Art Center College of Design 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Center College of Design | 74.98% | $51,640 | $50,209 | $71,958 |
| 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
What is Art Center College of Design's acceptance rate?
Art Center College of Design's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 74.98%.
How much is Art Center College of Design tuition?
Art Center College of Design's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $51,640.
What is Art Center College of Design's average net price?
Art Center College of Design's average net price in the local dataset is $50,209.
What does Art Center College of Design cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $42,545 for Art Center College of Design students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Art Center College of Design's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $71,958 for Art Center College of Design.
Is Art Center College of Design accredited?
Art Center College of Design's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend Art Center College of Design?
The local dataset lists 2,054 undergraduate students at Art Center College of Design.
What percentage of Art Center College of Design students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Art Center College of Design in the local dataset is 24.50%.
What is the federal loan rate at Art Center College of Design?
The federal loan rate for Art Center College of Design in the local dataset is 35.64%.
Where should I verify Art Center College of Design data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Art Center College of Design or the latest official federal education data.