ArtCenter College of Design VERIFIED · federal data

California (West) · 2,017 undergrads · ~20 avg class size · 9:1 student-faculty · $54,170/yr sticker

private Tier 5

Pasadena design school famous for industrial/transportation design.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

74.5%

most recent reported cycle

3.2–3.8

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

None–None

middle 50% admitted SAT score

None–None

middle 50% admitted ACT score

$71K

Federal data — 10 yrs after college entry, all majors combined

≈ 4.2 years of post-grad earnings cover 4 yrs of attendance

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Entry

$71K

10-year

Median graduate earnings · 4.2 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Entertainment design and concept art at major studios (Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar).
Automotive design at LA-based firms (Tesla, Lucid, local boutique shops).
Gaming studios in Southern California (Activision Blizzard, Riot, smaller indie teams).
Product design at tech companies in greater LA/OC region (limited pipeline compared to coasts).
UX/UI design at streaming and entertainment companies headquartered in Southern California.

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