California College of the Arts Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into California College of the Arts
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into California College of the Arts and can I get accepted? The school has a 88% acceptance rate ranking it #98 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,021 out of 2,292 applicants were admitted making California College of the Arts an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. California College of the Arts typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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Find out which students are getting accepted at California College of the Arts, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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California College of the Arts SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
California College of the Arts ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
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California College of the Arts GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into California College of the Arts?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into California College of the Arts. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at California College of the Arts was 3.2 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #66 in California for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.2 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as California College of the Arts accepts 88% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 10% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 16% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 17% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 25% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 25% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 7% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,622 | 670 | 2,292 |
| Accepted | 1,444 | 577 | 2,021 |
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 86% | 88% |
| Enrolled | 169 | 94 | 263 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 12% | 16% | 13% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to California College of the Arts and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110370 IPEDS survey data for California College of the Arts.
FAQs
What is my chance of getting into California College of the Arts?
88% of those who apply are granted admission to California College of the Arts. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
