A
Rating
Private
Type
1,618
Students
$50,850
Tuition
25%
Acceptance
#181
Ranking
Large Suburb
Campus Setting
2022 Best Colleges for Acting in America
2022 Best Colleges for Theatre Design and Technology in America
2022 Best Colleges for Photography in America
Rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
See All RankingsCalifornia Institute of the Arts
National Average
$73,980
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$55,525
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
California Institute of the Arts
National
0 - 0
% of students submit
38%
0 - 0
% of students submit
Neither required nor recommended
$70
Full-Time
Part-Time
45%
83%
55%
15%
10%
1%
13% Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
11% Fine/Studio Arts, General
10% Acting
66% Others
13%
54 Graduates
11%
45 Graduates
10%
42 Graduates
9%
38 Graduates
7%
31 Graduates
7%
31 Graduates
7%
28 Graduates
6%
26 Graduates
5%
22 Graduates
Students
Professors
7
138,900
$24,993
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
81%
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
California Institute of the Arts
National
$26,900
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$37,900
6 Years After Graduation
63%