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ArtCenter College of Design

ArtCenter College of Design
1700 Lida St.
Pasadena, CA 91103

Official telephone: (626) 396-2200
Website: https://www.artcenter.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 626 396-2373

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: September 14
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II not used
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 3%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,339
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,004
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 24
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 5
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 20%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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