California Institute of the Arts
Admissions
Interested in attending California Institute of the Arts?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into California Institute 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 Institute of the Arts?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, California Institute of the Arts accepted 25% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.
In the most recent year, 2,267 people applied and 621 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 California Institute 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, 30% ended up enrolling at California Institute of the Arts, 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 California Institute of the Arts by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things California Institute of the Arts considers:
Very Important
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
Important
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
Considered
- Academic GPA
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into California Institute of the Arts?
Grades
California Institute of the Arts 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 California Institute of the Arts. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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