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Pasadena, California 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, fine arts, and architecture and planning.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 1,628 enrolled students (as of 2005). Art Center has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at the school.
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
Admissions Phone: (626) 396-2373
Financial Aid Phone: (626) 396-2215
http://www.artcenter.edu
Art Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 279 | illustration, graphic design, industrial design, design and visual communication |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 108 | photography, commercial art, film studies |
| Fine Arts | 36 | fine arts studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 23 | environmental design |
Number of programs and degrees for Art Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 411 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 32 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 3 |
In 2005, Art Center had a total enrollment of 1,628 students (1,501 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 34% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 15% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 82% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Texas | 4% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
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 | 614 | 451 | 73% | 312 | 69% |
| Men | 369 | 249 | 67% | 175 | 70% |
| Women | 245 | 202 | 82% | 137 | 68% |
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 |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (626) 396-2373
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,244 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,244 |
| Books and supplies | $ 5,044 |
Financial Aid:
Art Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 111600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (626) 396-2215
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 49 | $73,589 | 24 | $63,376 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 49 | $73,589 | 24 | $63,376 |
*: 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 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
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