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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.

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Private
studentType
Coed
2,079
Undergraduates
847
Men - 40.7%
1,233
Women - 59.3%
246
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
75% of 1,339 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
September 14
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
$51,640
Room and Board
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Freshman Award
Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
38%
10-19
58%
20-29
3%
30-39
1%
50-99
0%
Over 100
0%
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Pasadena Population
141,045
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College does not provide housing for students
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Asian
54.6%
Black/African-American
2.7%
Hispanic/Latino
18.2%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
7.1%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.4%
White
17%
International Students
43.8% from 51 countries
First-Year Students Returning
82.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
38.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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