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$54,170
per year
In-State Tuition
75%
Acceptance Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
Art Center College of Design is an educational institution in Pasadena, CA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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In-State Students
ArtCenter scholarships for U.S. students combine portfolio merit and FAFSA need; a limited number are merit-only. Apply with portfolio and FAFSA by Feb 1 for fall.
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$39,645
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$71,958
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$31,000
Among completers who borrowed
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Private University
Location
Pasadena, California
Los Angeles County
Control
Private
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