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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: January 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 85%
Student:Faculty ratio: 8:1
Graduation rate: 76% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Advertising
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
  • Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other
  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering-Related Fields, Other
  • Environmental Design/Architecture
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Game and Interactive Media Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Industrial and Product Design
  • Interior Design
  • Intermedia/Multimedia
  • Photography
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
  • Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other
  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering-Related Fields, Other
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Graphic Design
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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