California College of the Arts
Admissions
Interested in attending California College of the Arts?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into California College of the Arts, 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 California College of the Arts?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, California College of the Arts accepted 90% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 2,360 people applied and 2,160 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
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 California College of the Arts:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 7% ended up enrolling at California College of the Arts, making their yield rate Low. 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 California College of the Arts by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things California College of the Arts considers:
Considered
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into California College of the Arts?
Grades
Students who recently attended California College of the Arts as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.39.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to California College of the Arts. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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