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Art Center College of Design Computer Science Programs

Art Center College of Design is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pasadena, CA. A Mid-Sized City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Art Center College of Design?

Contact details for Art Center College of Design are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1700 Lida St, Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone:	6263962200
Website:	www.artcenter.edu/
Admissions:	www.artcenter.edu/admissions/overview.html
Financial Aid:	www.artcenter.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid/financial-aid-eligibility.html

How Do I Get Into Art Center College of Design?

You can apply to Art Center College of Design online at: www.artcenter.edu/apply.html

Art Center College of Design is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Art Center College of Design

These are the things Art Center College of Design considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Art Center College of Design?

Art Center College of Design has an acceptance rate of 74%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Art Center College of Design can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	432	302	70%
Women	1,029	787	76%

Can I Afford Art Center College of Design?

The average net price after aid at Art Center College of Design is $50,209. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$53,086
In-State Fees	$1,084
Out-of-State Tuition	$53,086
Out-of-State Fees	$1,084
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$54,170
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$54,170

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 15% of students at Art Center College of Design receive some form of financial aid (319 students).

Approximately 64% of students at Art Center College of Design receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,895 per student.

22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,738.

Student Loan Debt

33% of Art Center College of Design undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,797 per year.

Art Center College of Design Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 321 students enrolled at Art Center College of Design. Art Center College of Design is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,054 undergraduate students at Art Center College of Design, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Art Center College of Design undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	607
Black or African American	24
Hispanic	188
White	209
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	94
Non-Resident	914

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Art Center College of Design are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	157
Washington	7
Texas	4
New Jersey	3
Florida	2

Additionally, approximately 44.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Art Center College of Design Graduate Student Diversity

303 of Art Center College of Design’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Art Center College of Design, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Art Center College of Design graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	33
Black or African American	2
Hispanic	11
White	39
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	6
Non-Resident	205

Online Learning at Art Center College of Design

Art Center College of Design offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

770 undergraduate students at Art Center College of Design took at least one online class — of those, 3 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 23 students took at least one online class and 25 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Art Center College of Design

The following computer science degree programs are offered by Art Center College of Design, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Software and Media Applications	22	23	—	45

Academic Programs at Art Center College of Design

Art Center College of Design offers 7 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Art Center College of Design maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.