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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.artcenter.eduUSAQS #14 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Art Center College of Design
ArtCenter College of Design (often stylized as ArtCenter) is a private, nonprofit art and design college located in Pasadena, California. Founded in 1930, it is renowned for its rigorous, industry-focused programs in fields such as transportation design, graphic design, illustration, fine art, film, photography, and interaction design. The college emphasizes a hands-on, project-based curriculum taught by working professionals and maintains strong ties to the creative industries.
Key Facts
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Live portal snapshot
US News & World Report #10 · 2026QS World University Rankings #14 · 2026US News & World Report #10 · 2025QS World University Rankings #14 · 2025QS World University Rankings #13 · 2024US News & World Report #60 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, multiple campuses in Pasadena, California
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
3/10
Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
2,100 students (150 international)
Campus: Suburban, multiple campuses in Pasadena, California
Location: Pasadena, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibraryGalleriesDesign StudiosStudent HousingComputer LabsModel ShopPhoto Studios
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 65%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 65%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school