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Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, CA · Private Nonprofit · 2,017 students

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$72k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
75%Acceptance Rate
79%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)79.2%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)35.4%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate85.9%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students24.3%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

Test score data not available for this institution.

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Computer Science4.5%

Faculty & Resources

$9k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$27k
Instructional Spend per Student
$153M
Total Endowment

Art Center College of Design — Academics

Art Center College of Design has a graduation rate of 79.2%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 85.9%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

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