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The Art Center College of Design is a private college located in Pasadena, California. It was established in 1930 as the Art Center School. Art Center is regarded as one of the leading colleges of art and design in the world. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs in diverse areas of art and design.
Many students of Art Center College of Design have gone on to become famous. Some of the notable alumni of the college are Dustin E. Arnold, graphic designer and art director; Clement Mok, graphic designer; Roger Avary, Academy Award-winning co-writer of Pulp Fiction; and Frank Nuovo, Chief of Design at Nokia. The campus hosts more than 20 student clubs and organizations.
Pasadena, CA is home to Art Center. Pasadena is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Art Center go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in design, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Art Center has 1,832 enrolled students (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at Art Center.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide the best art and design education experience through a multi-faceted program of transdisciplinary studies and real-world relevance.
To train top art and design professionals who will harness the power of their disciplines to become business and industry leaders capable of catalyzing positive change in the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Art Center College Of Design
1700 Lida St
Pasadena, CA 91103
General Phone: (626) 396-2200
http://www.artcenter.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 275 | illustration, graphic design, industrial design, design and visual communication |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 84 | film studies, commercial art, photography |
| Fine Arts | 38 | fine arts studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 7 | environmental design |
Number of programs and degrees for Art Center in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 367 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 37 | 4 |
In 2007, Art Center had a total enrollment of 1,832 students (1,602 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 36% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 18% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 30% |
| 25-29 | 31% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pasadena, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 679 | 486 | 72% | 318 | 65% |
| Men | 340 | 240 | 71% | 159 | 66% |
| Women | 339 | 246 | 73% | 159 | 65% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,962 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,962 |
| Books and supplies | $ 5,350 |
Financial Aid:
Art Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 111600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 17 | $78,227 | 9 | $77,326 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 14 | $62,032 | 6 | $57,492 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 27 | $62,031 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 12 | $56,371 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 58 | $66,778 | 27 | $63,605 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Environmental Design/Architecture
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Art Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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