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Alexis Willmer

California College of the Arts

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Location

In California, Oakland and San Francisco

Western Region

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Surrounded by large cities

History/Background

Mission Statement

California College of the Arts educates students to shape culture and society through the practice and critical study of art, architecture, design, and writing. Benefitting from its San Francisco Bay Area location, the college prepares students for lifelong creative work by cultivating innovation, community engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

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Small and private school founded in 1907 in an Urban area

Basic Info

President - Stephen Beal

1,730 total students enrolled

65% acceptance rate

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Academics and Majors

9:1 student faculty ratio

Faculty - 48

Majors

• Visual and preforming arts
• Communications Technologies/Technicians
• Support Services
• Architecture
• English Language and Literature/Letters

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Degrees

• Masters
• Bachelors
• graduate certificate

Admissions

People to contact for admission

• Shiraz Chavan

Director of Undergraduate Admissions

• Carrie Dhillon

Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions

• Kress MacLaren

Assistant Director of International Recruitment

• Claudia Molina

Admissions Counselor

• Michael Rossi

Assistant Director for International Enrollment

• Ana Scharfenaker

Admissions Counselor

• Columbia Shafer

Admissions Counselor

• Emmitt Smith

Admissions Counselon

• James Yu

Admissions Counselor

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Application cost - $60

Average GPA– 3.27

Average SAT score – 1160

Average ACT score - 25

Student Body

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• 38% male

• 61% female

• White / Caucasian 29%

• Asian 14%

• Hispanic / Latino 13%

• Ethnicity Unknown 8%

• Black / African American 5%

• Native Pacific Islander 1%

• Under 24 84%

• Over 24 16%

Campus Life

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• Living on campus means you’re surrounded by inspiring, like-minded makers who can help push your boundaries. And bonding is made easier with events like movie and game nights, community services opportunities, and holiday potlucks.

• Robotics club

• 29% live on campus

• From book signings to gallery openings to town hall–style discussions, recent CCA programming exemplifies the college’s commitment to sustainability, social justice, and community building.

Tuition and Aid

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Tuition in-state and out- of-state - $46,776

• Room and board – $9,840

• Over 73% of students receive support. Every year, CCA awards more than $21.2 million in college-funded scholarships and over $45.6 million in combined scholarships, grants, loans, and employment to help you achieve your academic goals. To cover additional expenses, we can also help you find other funding, such as work-study, internships, and other resources.

• International students are eligible for merit scholarships ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 based on a student's portfolio and academic success. All high school seniors applying for fall admission who have completed their admissions application by February 1 are considered for merit scholarships.

There is no athletics

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Open Houses

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There are open houses all the time

• San Francisco and Oakland

• Oakland campus undergraduate tours begin at 10 am on most weekdays and depart from the Admissions office in Irwin Student Center

• San Francisco campus undergraduate tours begin at 1:30 pm on most weekdays and depart from the Admissions office in the main Montgomery Building

Facts and Figures

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• Graduation rate – 60%
• 81% return sophomore year
• Art college rankings position California College of the Arts as one of the best art and design schools in California, the United States, and the world. From greatest salary potential to most sustainable to overall best value, our accolades are bolstered by innovative facilities, interdisciplinary programs, and expert faculty that have made CCA a top-tier art college.

Contact Info

• 5212 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618 or 1111 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

• https://www.cca.edu

• 510 594-3600

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