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California College Of The Arts is in a large city, in Oakland, California. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at California College Of The Arts earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at California College Of The Arts include design, photography and commercial art, fine arts, architecture and planning, and production trades.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 480 to 630 for students at California College Of The Arts. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 610. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at California College Of The Arts are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 1,642 students (1,560 full-time equivalent).
Most students at California College Of The Arts attend full-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"California College of the Arts exists to educate those who shape culture through art, architecture, and design. Through the bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of architecture, bachelor of arts, master of fine arts, master of arts, and master of architecture programs, the college seeks to educate students for lifelong creativity and service to their communities."
More complete details are provided below.
California College Of The Arts
5212 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618-1487
General Phone: (510) 594-3600
Admissions Phone: (415) 703-9523
Financial Aid Phone: (415) 703-9528
http://www.cca.edu
California College Of The Arts awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 119 | illustration, graphic design, industrial design, fashion design, design and visual communication |
| Fine Arts | 100 | painting, sculpture, art history and criticism, textile arts, ceramics, metal and jewelry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 46 | photography, cinematography, multimedia, printmaking |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | creative writing, interdisciplinary studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 18 | architecture, interior architecture |
| Production Trades | 9 | furniture design |
Number of programs and degrees for California College Of The Arts in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 258 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 63 | 9 |
In 2005, California College Of The Arts had a total enrollment of 1,642 students (1,560 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 55% |
| Washington | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
California College Of The Arts offers campus housing for 223 of its 1,560 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakland, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 785 | 616 | 78% | 181 | 29% |
| Men | 260 | 189 | 73% | 65 | 34% |
| Women | 525 | 427 | 81% | 116 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (415) 703-9523
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,100 |
| Room and board | $ 8,430 |
| Room charge | $ 6,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,730 |
Financial Aid:
California College Of The Arts participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 112700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (415) 703-9528
California College Of The Arts has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $60,963 | 5 | $63,162 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 11 | $56,049 | 10 | $58,873 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $49,023 | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $56,577 | 16 | $59,682 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Interior Architecture
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
Printmaking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets California College Of The Arts Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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Architecture And Planning
Photography And Commercial Art
Design
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