California College of Arts Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

California College of the Arts has seen a gradual decline in its overall acceptance rates over recent years. In 2023, the acceptance rate stood at 73.3% with 3,661 applicants, down from 75.6% for 2022 and 77.6% for 2021. This downward trend began after a peak in 2020 at 85.4% and 88.1% in 2018. Notably, the acceptance rate fell significantly from 85% in 2019 to 63.6% in 2017, indicating a more competitive admissions landscape in recent years.

Year	Total Applicants	Total Admits	RD Acceptance Rate	EA Acceptance Rate	Overall Acceptance Rate
2023	3,661	2,687	73.3%	-	73.3%
2022	2,987	2,261	75.6%	-	75.6%
2021	2,847	2,210	77.6%	-	77.6%
2020	2,625	2,243	85.4%	-	85.4%
2019	2,578	2,192	85%	-	85%
2018	2,292	2,021	88.1%	-	88.1%
2017	2,005	1,277	63.6%	-	63.6%
2016	2,361	1,531	64.8%	-	64.8%
2015	1,990	1,364	68.5%	-	68.5%

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