California College of the Arts

California College of the Arts is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in San Francisco, California, within a large city setting. The college enrolls 1,649 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 57% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers programs in creative and applied arts disciplines. At the associate level, programs include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, as well as Furniture Design and Manufacturing. The bachelor's level program in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects provides a more advanced pathway in digital and visual media arts.

Located in San Francisco, one of the leading centers for design and creative industries in the United States, California College of the Arts draws students interested in art, design, and digital media. Its programs connect students to a vibrant professional ecosystem in the Bay Area's creative and technology sectors.