California Institute of the Arts Academics

Academics

Graduation Rate
64%
Majors Available
11
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
7:1
Retention Rate
85%

AP Credit Policy

California Institute of the Arts grants Critical Studies credit toward the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree for successful completion of examinations in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. Students presenting scores of 3 or better are granted 4 semester units toward the Critical Studies requirement for each examination in the humanities or sciences as they relate to Critical Studies core curriculum requirements.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

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Special Academics Program

Independent Study
Internships
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Visiting/Exchange Student Program

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