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California College of the Arts Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into California College of the Arts

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

75.7%
Admission Difficulty for California College of the Arts
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at California College of the Arts is 75.7%.  Its admission rate is the 58th lowest in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into California College of the Arts and can you get accepted?

California College of the Arts is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,261 out of the 2,987 who applied were admitted.

California College of the Arts typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.34. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into California College of the Arts?

76% 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 California College of the Arts you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.34 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school

California College of the Arts GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.34

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into California College of the Arts?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into California College of the Arts are to have around a 3.34 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.34 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as California College of the Arts accepts 76% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at California College of the Arts is 3.34 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #66 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since California College of the Arts is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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California College of the Arts SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by California College of the Arts. 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 California College of the Arts
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for California College of the Arts
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

California College of the Arts ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for California College of the Arts
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for California College of the Arts
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.

California College of the Arts admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,163 813 2,987
Accepted 1,680 574 2,261
Acceptance Rate 78% 71% 76%
Enrolled 130 59 191
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 10% 8%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to California College of the Arts is $70.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to California College of the Arts and what student information is used for admission decisions?

California College of the Arts Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
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 Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at California College of the Arts
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to California College of the Arts often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110370 IPEDS survey data for California College of the Arts.

Last updated February 24, 2024