Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, CA

Private nonprofit
Four-year
Degree-granting
Currently operating

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At a Glance

Institution type: Private nonprofit four-year institution
Location: Pasadena, California
Reported undergraduate enrollment: 2,017
Campus setting: City
Degrees and certificates reported: Bachelor's • Master's

What stands out

12 fields of study were recently reported.
74.5% recent institutional admission rate. Not considered. This is not a personal admission probability.
One published tuition category is reported.
4 verified funding programs are available to investigate.

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Program fit

12 recently reported fields of study, with bachelor's and master's options.

Arts & Design is one broad area with recently reported completed awards.

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Published yearly budget

Estimated yearly budget: $75,649 per year.

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About this college

Art Center College of Design is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Pasadena, California, with undergraduate and graduate programs.

Overview data sources

Institution directory: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, 2024
Reported undergraduate enrollment: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 10, 2026 release. Most recent available IPEDS Fall Enrollment count for degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Campus setting: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 10, 2026 release. Midsize city (official locale code 12).
Overview facts last imported: 2026-08-24
Programs preview: C2024_A, 2023-24
Admissions preview: ADM2024, Fall 2024
Cost preview: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2026
Financial-aid preview: SFA2324, 2023-24

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