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California College of the Arts

California College of the Arts
1111 Eighth Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Official telephone: (415) 703-9500
Fax number: (415) 703-9539
Website: https://www.cca.edu/
California College of the Arts
Screen last updated on: January 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 447-1ART
800 447-1ART (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.34
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,077
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,144
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 32%

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