ArtCenter College of Design Acceptance Rate & Chances CDS VERIFIED
California (West) · 2,017 undergrads · ~20 avg class size · 9:1 student-faculty · $54,170/yr sticker
private Tier 5
Median earnings (10yr)
$71K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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▸ What ArtCenter College of Design weighs in admissions (3 factors they call very important)
From ArtCenter College of Design's Common Data Set (Section C7) — the factors they say matter most, and the ones they don't.
Weighs most heavily
Course rigorEssaysTalent / abilityImportant
Class rankGPATest scoresCharacterConsidered
RecommendationsExtracurricularsFirst-generationGeographyVolunteer workWork experienceDoes not consider
Interview, Legacy, State residency, Religious affiliation, Demonstrated interest
Career outcomes · 1 sources
Median graduate earnings · 4.2 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Entertainment design and concept art at major studios (Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar).
- Automotive design at LA-based firms (Tesla, Lucid, local boutique shops).
- Gaming studios in Southern California (Activision Blizzard, Riot, smaller indie teams).
- Product design at tech companies in greater LA/OC region (limited pipeline compared to coasts).
- UX/UI design at streaming and entertainment companies headquartered in Southern California.
About ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena design school famous for industrial/transportation design.
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