The four-year private not-for-profit institution in San Francisco enrolled 1,805 students in fall 2018, including 1,468 in undergraduate and 337 in graduate programs, data shows. 7.3 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
34 percent of undergraduates are residents of California, and 25 percent are residents of other states. 35 percent are citizens of foreign countries.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (20 percent) and Asian (15 percent).
The school admitted 88 percent of the 2,292 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 13 percent enrolled.
California College of the Arts admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,292 | 29.2% | 70.8% |
| Admitted applicants | 2,017 | 86% | 89% |
| Enrolled | 262 | 16% | 12% |
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