Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Oakland, California |
| Online | cca.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The California College of Arts (CCA) operates across two San Francisco Bay Area campuses, with its main campus in Oakland and additional facilities in San Francisco's Design District. Founded in 1907 during the Arts and Crafts movement, CCA has evolved from its origins as a craft-focused institution to become a comprehensive art, design, architecture, and writing college. The Oakland campus features industrial-modern buildings and renovated historic structures set on a four-acre site that houses extensive studio spaces and specialized facilities for ceramics, glass, metal arts, and textiles. CCA maintains a selective admissions process and is known for its programs in industrial design, architecture, fashion design, and illustration, with particular emphasis on sustainable and socially responsible design practices. Students typically reside in college-operated housing during their first year, with options in both Oakland and San Francisco, while upper-level students often secure independent housing in the surrounding Bay Area communities.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.34 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $850 |
| Room and Board | $19,957 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,798 |
| Total One Year Cost | $79,961 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 77% |
| Architecture | 11% |
| Communications Technology | 4% |
| Communication | 4% |
| English and Literature | 2% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110370 IPEDS survey data for California College of the Arts.
Current students may use the California College of the Arts GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024