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California College of the Arts

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world rank  1695

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Overview

Founded in 1907, the California College of the Arts is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of San Francisco (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), California. This institution also has a branch campus in Oakland. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California College of the Arts (CCA) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. California College of the Arts (CCA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 117-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

California College of the Arts's Control Typeprivate

Entity

California College of the Arts's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

California College of the Arts' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

California College of the Arts's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym CCA
Founded 1907
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University Location

Address 1111 8th Street
San Francisco
94107-2247 California
United States
California College of the Arts's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
California College of the Arts Phone Number +1 (800) 447 1278
California College of the Arts Fax Number +1 (415) 7039539
Other locations Oakland

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following California College of the Arts's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify California College of the Arts's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This California College of the Arts's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at California College of the Arts.

California College of the Arts: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic California College of the Arts's admission information.

California College of the Arts's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


California College of the Arts's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has California College of the Arts a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

California College of the Arts's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


California College of the Arts's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


California College of the Arts's Admission Office Admission Office

1111 Eighth Street
San Francisco 94107-2247
(415) 7039523
800 447 1278

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for California College of the Arts.

California College of the Arts's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

California College of the Arts has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


California College of the Arts's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


California College of the Arts's Control Type Control Type

California College of the Arts is a private higher education institution.


California College of the Arts's Entity Type Entity Type

California College of the Arts is a non-profit higher education institution.


California College of the Arts's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


California College of the Arts's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

California College of the Arts does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official California College of the Arts's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of California College of the Arts's main facilities:


California College of the Arts's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit California College of the Arts's Library

California College of the Arts's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 55,725 physical volumes, 4,342 physical media, 106 digital/electronic media and 18 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 14 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. California College of the Arts's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

California College of the Arts's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the California College of Arts provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 761 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

California College of the Arts's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of California College of the Arts's main services:


California College of the Arts's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

California College of the Arts's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

California College of the Arts's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

California College of the Arts's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

California College of the Arts's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


California College of the Arts's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

California College of the Arts is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1954


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important California College of the Arts's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • National Architectural Accrediting Board
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important California College of the Arts's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some California College of the Arts's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

California College of the Arts's Facebook page California College of the Arts's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

California College of the Arts's X (formerly Twitter) page California College of the Arts's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

California College of the Arts's YouTube channel California College of the Arts's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

California College of the Arts's Instagram page California College of the Arts's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

California College of the Arts's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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