San Francisco, CA
Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 85% to 73% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,578 | 2,192 | 248 | 85% |
| 2020 | 2,625 | 2,243 | 191 | 85% |
| 2021 | 2,847 | 2,210 | 209 | 78% |
| 2022 | 2,987 | 2,261 | 191 | 76% |
| 2023 | 3,661 | 2,687 | 186 | 73% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,005 of 2,644 women and 662 of 990 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
California College of the Arts has an acceptance rate of 73% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,687 of 3,661 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
3,661 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 186 enrolled.
No. California College of the Arts is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has fallen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 85% to 73% — it has become more selective.