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What are your chances at Art Center College of Design?

Pasadena, CA · Private · 2,017 students

75%admitted
74.5% acceptance rate

A likely admit for most qualified applicants.

Out of every 100 applicants, about 75 are admitted.

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What Art Center College of Design actually costs — and what graduates earn

Published by the U.S. Department of Education. Real reported figures, not estimates.

Average net price
$48,661
per year, after grants · sticker $75,649
Median earnings
$71,958
10 years after entering
Graduation rate
79.2%
finish within six years
Median debt
$31,000
at graduation · about $329/month

What families actually paid, by income

Under $30,000$39,645
$30,000 – $48,000$42,161
$48,000 – $75,000$44,738
$75,000 – $110,000$45,677
Over $110,000$61,144

Average annual net price paid by students receiving federal aid. For your own family, Art Center College of Design’s net price calculator is the authoritative figure.

About admissions at Art Center College of Design

Art Center College of Design accepts about 74.5% of applicants. Applicants with a reasonable profile have good odds, though a sharp application still improves your chances.

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Admissions data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Rates and score ranges reflect recent reported years and may change.