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Acceptance Rate History
California College of the Arts
CA · Current rate: 73%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 73.4% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 75.69% | 2,987 | 2,261 |
| 2021 | 77.63% | 2,847 | 2,210 |
| 2020 | 85.45% | 2,625 | 2,243 |
| 2019 | 85.03% | 2,578 | 2,192 |
| 2018 | 88.18% | 2,292 | 2,021 |
| 2017 | 63.69% | 2,005 | 1,277 |
| 2016 | 64.85% | 2,361 | 1,531 |
| 2015 | 68.54% | 1,990 | 1,364 |
| 2014 | 63.69% | 2,005 | 1,277 |
| 2013 | 81.57% | 1,405 | 1,146 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
California College of the Arts's acceptance rate has decreased from 81.6% in 2013 to 73.4% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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