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Art Center College of Design Admission Requirements

Pasadena, California

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Your chances of getting into Art Center College of Design

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

71%
Admission Difficulty for Art Center College of Design
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Art Center College of Design is 71%.  Its admission rate is the 51st lowest in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Art Center College of Design and can you get accepted?

Art Center College of Design is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 912 out of the 1,285 who applied were admitted.

32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Art Center College of Design?

71% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Art Center College of Design you should:

Art Center College of Design GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Art Center College of Design has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Art Center College of Design SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Art Center College of Design. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Art Center College of Design
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SAT Scores for Art Center College of Design
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Art Center College of Design ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Art Center College of Design
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Art Center College of Design
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Art Center College of Design admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 848 436 1,285
Accepted 647 264 912
Acceptance Rate 76% 61% 71%
Enrolled 174 116 290
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 27% 44% 32%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Art Center College of Design is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Art Center College of Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Art Center College of Design Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Art Center College of Design
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=109651 IPEDS survey data for Art Center College of Design.

Last updated February 24, 2024