Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $79,776. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $60,226 |
| Housing & meals | $21,165 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | $3,798 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,913 |
| Total cost of attendance | $79,776 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
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California College of the Arts net price compared with other California colleges
California College of the Arts has the 114th-lowest average net price of 115 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | Southern California University of Health Sciences | $45,848 | 50% | $70,649 |
| 108 | California Institute of the Arts | $46,080 | 67% | $41,198 |
| 109 | Chapman University | $46,555 | 82% | $70,070 |
| 110 | Loyola Marymount University | $48,381 | 79% | $78,349 |
| 111 | Art Center College of Design | $48,661 | 79% | $71,958 |
| 112 | Santa Clara University | $50,062 | 88% | $109,183 |
| 113 | Otis College of Art and Design | $51,248 | 66% | $58,152 |
| 114 | California College of the Arts | $53,909 | 61% | $49,414 |
| 115 | Pepperdine University | $58,098 | 83% | $82,939 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All California colleges →
Why California College of the Arts costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California College of the Arts | 91% | $53,909 | 61% | $49,414 | This school |
| La Sierra University | 92% | $45,566 | 60% | $61,824 | |
| William Jessup University | 93% | $28,062 | 56% | $56,257 | |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | 94% | $42,505 | 52% | $47,867 | |
| Woodbury University | 82% | $33,692 | 60% | $65,668 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
California College of the Arts would cost you $8,343 more per year than La Sierra University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at California College of the Arts, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$22,516).
- California College of the Arts gives aided families $19,974 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | California College of the Arts | La Sierra University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $60,226 | $37,710 | +$22,516 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,350 | +$150 |
| Housing & meals | $21,165 | $11,670 | +$9,495 |
| Personal & travel | $3,798 | $3,978 | −$180 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,913 | −$3,249 | −$3,664 |
| Sticker price | $79,776 | $51,459 | +$28,317 |
| Average grants | −$25,867 | −$5,893 | −$19,974 |
| You pay | $53,909 | $45,566 | +$8,343 |
“+” means California College of the Arts costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
California College of the Arts cost questions
How much is tuition at California College of the Arts?
Tuition and fees are $60,226 a year.
What is the total cost of attending California College of the Arts?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $79,776 a year.
What do families actually pay at California College of the Arts?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $53,909 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $61,407; $48–75k pay $45,378; $110k+ pay $56,394.
How much debt do California College of the Arts graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 4.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to California College of the Arts overview