$46,823/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
This school is accessible, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $46,823 a year against a $87,623 list price, a 47% gap.
California College of the Arts is a urban private four-year institution located in San Francisco, CA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 1,308 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
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Academics
Student:faculty
8:1
Avg class size (est.)
~20 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$87,623
Avg net price after aid
$46,823
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
84%
Avg grant aid
$29,676
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Student body
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Location
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