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Art Center College of Design at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
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Most popular majors
- Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree · 245 reported graduates$40,017median pay a year after
- Graphic CommunicationsBachelor's Degree · 79 reported graduates$63,126median pay a year after
- Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's Degree · 51 reported graduates$58,061median pay a year after
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree · 50 reported graduates$60,973median pay a year after
- Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree · 41 reported graduates$21,685median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about Art Center College of Design
How much does Art Center College of Design cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $48,661 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $75,649 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Art Center College of Design?
79% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 86% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at Art Center College of Design?
75% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at Art Center College of Design?
Design and Applied Arts (bachelor's degree), Graphic Communications (bachelor's degree), Engineering-Related Fields (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do Art Center College of Design students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $71,958. Source: College Scorecard.
When was Art Center College of Design founded?
Art Center College of Design was founded in 1930. Source: Wikidata.
Where is Art Center College of Design?
1700 Lida St, Pasadena, CA, about 11 miles from El Monte.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.