San Francisco, CA · Private
California College of the Arts is a private four-year college in San Francisco, CA, enrolling about 990 students.
It admits 91% of applicants.
On average, students who receive financial aid pay $53,909 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $79,776.
61% of students complete their degree within six years.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $49,414 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: California College of the Arts.
Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.
Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.
| College | Distance | Net price / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA |
1 mi | $40,613 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA |
3 mi | $41,431 |
| City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA |
4 mi | $6,906 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA |
5 mi | $12,278 |
| College of Alameda Alameda, CA |
7 mi | $8,496 |
| Reach University Oakland, CA |
7 mi | $22,423 |
| Laney College Oakland, CA |
8 mi | $17,110 |
| Berkeley City College Berkeley, CA |
10 mi | $9,096 |
| Skyline College San Bruno, CA |
10 mi | $1,738 |
| College of Marin Kentfield, CA |
15 mi | $12,351 |
| Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA |
16 mi | $35,333 |
| College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA |
16 mi | $536 |