C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Art Center College of Design, founded in 1930, is a private institution. It offers highly specialized programs focusing on a professional and advanced level education in the visual arts. Students apply to one major and complete a program of classes emphasizing both technical skill and conceptual development. Its 175-acre campus is located near Pasadena's Rose Bowl. Web Site www.artcenter.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,824 Women 904 (49.6%) Men 920 (50.4%) Graduate Students 221 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Very difficult 81% of 534 applicants were admitted No No Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees $39,230 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award $24,074 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 25% of classes 10-19 students: 68% of classes 20-29 students: 7% of classes 30-39 students: 0% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Pasadena Population 138,547 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Los Angeles STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 26.8% First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years 31.3% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 47.7% Asian 1.6% Black/African-American 15.0% Hispanic/Latino 6.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 27.4% White 1.6% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required for some Required for some Required for some Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1700 Lida Street City, State, Zip Pasadena, CA 91103 Phone (626) 396-2373 Fax (626) 795-0578 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@artcenter.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen Electronic Application Available Letters of Recommendation Other Portfolio required for freshmen Financial Need Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 81% of 534 applicants were admitted 86% of 325 applicants were admitted 74% of 209 applicants were admitted 397 (92%) of 432 admitted students enrolled 209 (75%) of 278 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.75 and Above 16% 3.50-3.74 21% 3.25-3.49 18% 3.00-3.24 12% 2.50-2.99 25% 2.00-2.49 8% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees $39,230 Room and Board Books and Supplies $4,000 Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL finaid@artcenter.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning May 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001116 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2011-12 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 97 applicants with financial need Average Award $24,074 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 84 (86.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,208 Received by 82 (84.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,777 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 1,478 applicants with financial need Average Award $17,803 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 1,068 (72.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,627 Received by 1,022 (69.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,822
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2011-12 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans College/university loans, Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Advertising Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Cinematography and Film/Video Production Environmental Design/Architecture Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Graphic Design Industrial and Product Design Photography
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Visual and performing arts None Independent study, Internships Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 25% of classes 10-19 students: 68% of classes 20-29 students: 7% of classes 30-39 students: 0% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 38% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 38% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 105,470 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 470 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Hearing impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science Master's Programs of Study Art/Fine Arts Computer Art and Design Environmental Design Film, Television, and Video Production Industrial Design Transportation and Highway Engineering
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Pasadena Population 138,547 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Los Angeles Small city Campus Map Nearest Airport 9 mile(s) from campus in Los Angeles Campus Size 175 acres Nearest Bus Station Weather Nearest Train Station 20 mile(s) from campus in Los Angeles Temperature 48.9 average low in January, 76.6 average high in September Rain 35 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College does not provide housing for students Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Not available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations literary magazine, radio station, student government, student film society Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,824 Women 904 (49.6%) Men 920 (50.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,578 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 26.8% Average Age 23 All Graduate Students 221 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 47.7% Asian 1.6% Black/African-American 15.0% Hispanic/Latino 6.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 27.4% White 1.6% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years 31.3% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 62.7% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 67.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016