California Institute of the Arts Courses & Fees 2025

Mentioned below are the California Institute of the Arts requirements for BFA admission:

• Complete high school level degree.
• Meet the English language requirements.
• The SAT or ACT is optional as a part of your application.
• Submit two letters of recommendation
• A 30-to 90-second video introduction

Check below the list of documents required for CalArts BFA admission:

• Academic transcripts
• IELTS/TOEFL score
• ACT/SAT score (optional)
• LORs
• Video introduction
• Portfolio

The California Institute of the Arts costs vary by tuition fees and living expenses for international students. The estimated cost of attendance is an estimate of a student's educational expenses for the period of enrollment at the institute. Check below the estimated cost of attendance at the institute:

• Undergraduate living on campus cost of attendance 2025-2026 - USD 89,562 or INR 77.83 L (Spring and Fall)
• Undergraduate living off campus cost of attendance 2025-2026 - USD 1,02,901 or INR 89.42 L (Spring and Fall)
• Graduate living on campus cost of attendance 2025-2026 - USD 88,386 or INR 76.80 L (Spring and Fall)
• Graduate living off campus cost of attendance 2025-2026 - USD 93,074 or INR 80.88 L (Spring and Fall)

Check the California Institute of the Arts Cost of Attendance in detail

Mentioned below are the California Institute of the Arts admission requirements for international students:

UG Admission requirements:

• Complete a three-year bachelor's degree.
• A bachelor's degree from university accredited by the NAAC with a grade of “A”.
• Meet the English language requirements.
• GRE is optional as a part of your application.

PG Admission requirements:

• Complete high school level degree.
• Meet the English language requirements.
• The SAT or ACT is optional as a part of your application.
• Submit two letters of recommendation
• A 30-to 90-second video introduction