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Acceptance Rate History
Art Center College of Design
CA · Current rate: 75%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 74.98% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 70.97% | 1,285 | 912 |
| 2021 | 75.56% | 982 | 742 |
| 2020 | 76.09% | 1,008 | 767 |
| 2019 | 70.84% | 1,015 | 719 |
| 2018 | 67.65% | 844 | 571 |
| 2017 | 70.36% | 813 | 572 |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 670 | 464 |
| 2015 | 79.51% | 610 | 485 |
| 2014 | 80.9% | 534 | 432 |
| 2013 | 81.67% | 480 | 392 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Art Center College of Design's acceptance rate has decreased from 81.7% in 2013 to 75.0% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2016.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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