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California Institute of The Arts, popularly called CalArts, was established in 1961 by Walt and Roy Disney in Valencia, California, through the merger of two other institutes, namely, the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music and the Chouinard Art Institute. The campus of CalArts is situated on 60 acres of land, and caters to more than 1,000 students.
California Institute of The Arts is the first institute in California to grant the Bachelor of Fine Arts as well as the Masters of Fine Arts degree in literary, visual, and performing arts. It also offers undergraduate and advanced certificate programs. The institute is divided into the following six schools:
Students of CalArts are involved in a variety of clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Creative Arts Collective, the Modeling/Runway Club, the Hip Hop Club, the Asian Student Union, the Queer Arts Collective, the Musicians Without Borders, the CalArts Chapter, and the Stitch & Bitch Club. The institute also publishes a magazine called "CalArts", and two internationally acclaimed journals called "Black Clock" and "Afterall".
California Institute Of The Arts can be found in Valencia, CA (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at California Institute Of The Arts.
The most common majors at the school are in design, music, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
California Institute Of The Arts does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 68% of potential students in 2007. People attending California Institute Of The Arts come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. Instructors at California Institute Of The Arts are well-paid.
In 2007, 1,324 students were enrolled in the school.
Full-time students are the norm at California Institute Of The Arts. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. California Institute Of The Arts offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
California Institute Of The Arts
24700 W McBean Pky
Valencia, CA 91355-2397
General Phone: (661) 255-1050
http://www.calarts.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography And Commercial Art | 140 | cinematography, photography |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 113 | theatre design, directing, various performing arts, dance |
| Music | 68 | music performance, music theory and composition |
| Fine Arts | 51 | fine arts |
| Design | 20 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for California Institute Of The Arts in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 202 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 190 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 10 |
In 2007, California Institute Of The Arts had a total enrollment of 1,324 students (1,315 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
California Institute Of The Arts offers campus housing for 450 of its 1,315 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Clarita, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 10 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,914 | 940 | 32% | 447 | 48% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,090 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,090 |
| Room and board | $ 8,991 |
| Room charge | $ 5,503 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,488 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,584 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,173 |
Financial Aid:
California Institute Of The Arts participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 113200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 81 | 63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 81 | $66,474 | 63 | $64,683 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 81 | $66,474 | 63 | $64,683 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Directing and Theatrical Production
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets California Institute Of The Arts Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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