Los Angeles, California 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 29% of them (as of 2005).
California Design College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 520 enrolled students (as of 2005). California Design College has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at California Design College attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
California Design College
3440 Wilshire Blvd 10th Fl
Los Angeles, CA 90010
General Phone: (213) 251-3636
Admissions Phone: (213) 251-3636
Financial Aid Phone: (213) 251-3636
http://www.aicdc.artinstitutes.edu
California Design College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 123 | fashion design, interior design, graphic design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | web design |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textile marketing |
Number of programs and degrees for California Design College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 97 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 15 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 5 |
In 2005, California Design College had a total enrollment of 520 students (413 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 15% |
| Women | 80% |
| Full-Time | 80% |
| Part-Time | 20% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 23% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 76% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, 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 | 276 | 79 | 29% | 79 | 100% |
| Men | 44 | 12 | 27% | 12 | 100% |
| Women | 217 | 63 | 29% | 63 | 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 | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (213) 251-3636
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,390 |
| Books and supplies | $ 672 |
Financial Aid:
California Design College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3125400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (213) 251-3636
California Design College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
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 | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(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 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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