California Institute of the Arts

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School of Art
School of Critical Studies
School of Dance
School of Film and Video
School of Music
School of Theater

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Screen last updated on: April 9, 2009
The enrollment information below is valid for the 2008 academic year.

CAMPUS ENROLLMENT
Total campus enrollment: 1,381
Total undergraduates: 863
Full-time undergraduates: 857
Part-time undergraduates: 6
Total graduate students: 511
Full-time graduate students: 506
Part-time graduate students: 5
Campus enrollment categories: 43% from in state
57% from out of state
11% international
Enrollment breakdown:
Race/EthnicityNumber (% of Total)
Total international148 (12.0%)
Black (non-Hispanic)111 (9.0%)
Native American or Alaskan Native10 (0.8%)
Asian or Pacific Islander141 (11.4%)
Hispanic139 (11.3%)
White (non-Hispanic)802 (65.0%)
Race/Ethnicity unreported/unknown30 (2.4%)
Total1233

DEGREES OFFERED
  • DMA
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Fine Arts in Writing

ENROLLMENT IN PROGRAMS
List of administrative units offering graduate programs:
School of Art
School of Critical Studies
School of Dance
School of Film and Video
School of Music
School of Theater
Percent of total graduate enrollment in each category:
Division/Program Category% of Total
Visual/Performing arts programs100%

ACCREDITATIONS
Institution is a member of/recognized by:
  • WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Academic calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)

FACULTY
All faculty may teach both graduate and undergraduate levels: yes

CAMPUS FACILITIES & SERVICES
Library titles:
  • 194,361 books, serial backfiles, and government documents
  • 463 current serials, including periodicals, newspapers, and government documents
  • 5,087 microforms
  • 30,370 video and audio titles
Other library facilities/collections:
Library and Information Resources provides collections, programs, and services designed to encourage intellectual growth and artistic expression. The Library is a place for collaborative learning where students and faculty meet to discuss projects and debate ideas.
Number of microcomputers available to students: 42
Internet access is provided for all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts are provided for all students: yes

Graduate student services offered:
  • graduate student center
  • counseling services
  • health insurance
GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING
School offers housing for graduate students: yes
Assistance is provided for finding off-campus housing: yes
Housing officer: Tina Borella,
Housing Director
Housing office telephone number: 661.253.7897



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