First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | September 8, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: calarts.edu · checked September 19, 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 | California Institute of the Arts course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | ||
| Calculus BC | 3 | ||
| Biology | 3 | ||
| Chemistry | 3 | ||
| Physics 1 | 3 | ||
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ||
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ||
| United States History | 3 |
Show all 32 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | ||
| Calculus BC | 3 | ||
| Biology | 3 | ||
| Chemistry | 3 | ||
| Physics 1 | 3 | ||
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ||
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ||
| United States History | 3 | ||
| Psychology | 3 | ||
| Statistics | 3 | ||
| Computer Science A | 3 | ||
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ||
| Microeconomics | 3 | ||
| World History: Modern | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Physics 2 | 3 | ||
| European History | 3 | ||
| Human Geography | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | ||
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | ||
| Art History | 3 | ||
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | ||
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | ||
| French Language and Culture | 3 | ||
| German Language and Culture | 3 | ||
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ||
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | ||
| Latin | 3 | ||
| Physics B | 3 | ||
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | ||
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | ||
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 |
Source: catalog.calarts.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 58 |
| Acting | 29 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 23 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 18 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 17 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Music | 14 |
| Graphic Design | 13 |
Show the other 7 majors
| Photography | 12 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 11 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 10 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 8 |
| Music Performance | 3 |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 1 |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
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 7.7 of 20
Elevation
1,397 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
47°F
July high
94°F
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
87 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,310 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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