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Tuition & Costs

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$50,617 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$37,684 tuition
$10,575 on campus room & board
$1,782 books
$576 fees

$50,617 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$37,684 tuition
$10,575 on campus room & board
$1,782 books
$576 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$11,135 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
83% of students receive aid
36% get federal aid ($5,564 avg)
14% get state aid ($7,377 avg)
76% get institn'l aid ($11,135 avg)
72% get loans ($9,474 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 4.60% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 4.60% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$1,735,959
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $14,837 77%
Federal Grant Aid $5,564 36%
Pell Grants $4,070 36%
Other Federal Grants $2,069 26%
Institution Grant Aid $11,135 76%
State Grant Aid $7,377 14%
Student Loans $9,474 72%
Federal Loans $6,931 71%
Other Loans $20,112 9%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

Amount
- R
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 2
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does California Institute of the Arts offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
24700 W McBean Pky
Valencia, CA 91355-2397
(661) 255-1050
http://www.calarts.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $942
Out of State $942

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 4
  • Marvin from Norwalk, CA
  • Mar-25-2013 I am a current student here

    Again, this depends on how much you're willing to put into it yourself. Personally, as a filmmaker, I've already made such huge leaps and bounds in terms of both personal growth as a filmmaker and understanding of how to navigate the film industry after graduation, so it's been really valuable.

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  • 4
  • Preston from NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV
  • Dec-19-2012 I am a current student here

    The independent studies are one of the best thing about our school. It gives you the opportunity to study one on one with a faculty of your choice within your school(be it music, dance, fine art, etc.). I've done my best working while taking an independent study.

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  • 5
  • Erin from Saugus, CA
  • Sep-29-2012 I am a current student here

    It's a really expensive school, so look for scholarships and really take advantage of the classes, guest seminars, and performances the school has to offer. That said, the faculty, students, and guests are amazing and you are exposed to a lot of possibilities at CalArts that you would never see at other colleges.

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