California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
32.3%
Acceptance Rate
$58,996
Avg Cost (In-State)
$58,996
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
65.5%
Graduation Rate
860
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 15
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Free
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Application Fee
$85
Interview
Not required
Essays: Artist statement required (typically 500-1000 words depending on program)
Note: Portfolio required for all programs - specific requirements vary by artistic discipline (e.g., visual portfolio, performance videos, writing samples, music recordings)
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$28,018
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$41,198
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
65%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $28,247 | $29,426 | 51 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $22,673 | $41,192 | 49 |
| Music. | $18,896 | $40,294 | 37 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | — | $28,617 | — |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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