Los Angeles, CA is home to California Design College. Los Angeles is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at California Design College go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in design.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 42% of them (as of 2007).
California Design College has 882 enrolled students (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at California Design College attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of California Design College is to provide postsecondary education programs that will prepare students for entry-level employment in their chosen fields through market-driven curricula."
More complete details are provided below.
California Design College
3440 Wilshire Blvd 10th Fl
Los Angeles, CA 90010-2112
http://www.aicdc.artinstitutes.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 40 | fashion design, graphic design, interior design |
| Construction Trades | 4 | apparel and textile marketing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | web design |
Number of programs and degrees for California Design College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 24 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 19 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, California Design College had a total enrollment of 882 students (664 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 20% |
| Women | 80% |
| Full-Time | 72% |
| Part-Time | 28% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 12% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 67% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 83% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Utah | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
California Design College offers campus housing for 140 of its 664 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, 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 | 459 | 191 | 42% | 191 | 100% |
| Men | 91 | 39 | 43% | 39 | 100% |
| Women | 367 | 152 | 41% | 152 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| 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 | $ 21,174 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,174 |
| Room and board | $ 8,850 |
| Room charge | $ 8,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,147 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,056 |
Financial Aid:
California Design College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3125400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $56,047 | 11 | $56,820 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $56,047 | 11 | $56,820 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets California Design College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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