California College of the Arts: cost & net price by income
San Francisco, California
Here's what students actually pay to attend California College of the Arts after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $29,530 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $43,404. Published in-state tuition is $57,946. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$29,530/yr
- $30k–$48k$24,239/yr
- $48k–$75k$31,474/yr
- $75k–$110k$35,494/yr
- $110k+$43,404/yr
California College of the Arts cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $57,946
- Out-of-state tuition
- $57,946
- Students receiving aid
- 25%
B
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does California College of the Arts cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at California College of the Arts is about $29,530 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at California College of the Arts?
- At California College of the Arts, published in-state tuition is $57,946 and out-of-state tuition is $57,946 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is California College of the Arts worth the cost?
- FindU gives California College of the Arts a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)