Art Center College of Design
Admissions
Interested in attending Art Center College of Design?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Art Center College of Design, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Art Center College of Design?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Art Center College of Design accepted 74% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,338 people applied and 1,004 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Art Center College of Design:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 32% ended up enrolling at Art Center College of Design, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Art Center College of Design by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Art Center College of Design considers:
Very Important
- Application Essay
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
Important
- Academic GPA
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Recommendation(s)
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Art Center College of Design?
Grades
Art Center College of Design is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Art Center College of Design. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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