First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | August 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 15, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Fall | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: artcenter.edu · checked September 27, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Art Center College of Design course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | ||
| Calculus BC | 4 | ||
| Biology | 4 | ||
| Chemistry | 4 | ||
| Psychology | 4 | ||
| Statistics | 4 | ||
| Computer Science A | 4 | ||
| Macroeconomics | 4 |
Show all 26 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | ||
| Calculus BC | 4 | ||
| Biology | 4 | ||
| Chemistry | 4 | ||
| Psychology | 4 | ||
| Statistics | 4 | ||
| Computer Science A | 4 | ||
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ||
| Microeconomics | 4 | ||
| World History: Modern | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| European History | 4 | ||
| Human Geography | 4 | ||
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | ||
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | ||
| Art History | 4 | ||
| All Language (s) - Language and Culture | 4 | ||
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | ||
| English - Language/Composition | 4 | ||
| English - Literature/Composition | 4 | ||
| Latin | 4 | ||
| Physics (all types) | 4 | ||
| Research (Interdisciplinary) | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | ||
| U.S. History | 4 |
Source: cms.artcenter.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 140 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 95 |
| Engineering-Related Fields, Other | 60 |
| Graphic Design | 52 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | 37 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 34 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 22 |
| Photography | 15 |
Show the other 3 majors
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 12 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 12 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 6 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
12,927,614 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Nearest hub airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.3 of 20
Elevation
1,218 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
46°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
74 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,540 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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