What Amount of Financial Aid is Available?
California Institute of the Arts' standard financial aid package for new freshmen is $27,320. Around 94.0% of first year students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
A financial aid package includes scholarships, grants, and student loans. However, student loans need to be paid back, so they aren't a real discount.
Student debt should be considered to be an "outcome" rather than "aid". Learn more about student loan debt at California Institute of the Arts.
How Much Aid Is Offered in Grants & Scholarships?
The below numbers refer to grants and scholarships primarily provided by the college itself.
94.0% of incoming freshmen (202 total) were offered scholarships at California Institute of the Arts, averaging $14,221 per person. This puts it in the top 40th percentile of all schools nationwide.
50 freshmen also received a grant. A total of 23.0% of California Institute of the Arts first years obtained grants with an average of $5,302 a piece.
The graph below shows the average amount of grant and scholarship aid distributed to all freshmen.
Grants are normally based on need while scholarships are based on merit or ability.
How Financial Need Affects Aid
Learn how much grant and scholarship aid you may plan to be given determined by your family income. The table below shows freshmen obtaining federal assistance including PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 13.0% | $27,806 |
| Income 30k-48k | 7.4% | $28,598 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.5% | $25,117 |
| Income 75k-110k | 9.3% | $18,000 |
| Income 110k + | 21.4% | $14,184 |
The chart above shows undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid which is federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more.
$18,455 is the Common Amount an Undergrad Receives in Grants or Scholarships
Of the 1,014 undergrads at California Institute of the Arts around 89.0% (900 in total) receive some type of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $18,455.
Visit the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
Financial Aid Links from California Institute of the Arts
| Financial Aid Department Website | https://calarts.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://files.calarts.edu/docs/financial-aid/calarts-net-price-calculator/ |
