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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
3.3Good
75%
Open Admissions
79%
Graduation
About Art Center College of Design
Art Center College of Design is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Pasadena, California. With an enrollment of approximately 2,054 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 75%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 79%. Graduates earn a median salary of $71,958 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $50,209 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
75%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
79%
Enrollment
2,054
Total students
Median Earnings
$71,958
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$51,640
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,640
Per year
Average Net Price
$50,209
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$51,640/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$50,209/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$200,836
10-Year Earnings
$719,580
ROI Multiple
3.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Art Center College of Design
Student Outcomes
79%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$72k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,054
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
