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w. www.aica.artinstitutes.edu
The Art Institute of California-San Diego
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Information Summary
Ranks 2206th overall and 206th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
49.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$39,172 |
| Admission
Success rate |
50% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
29 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
63% / 44% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,035 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near San Diego, CA 92108-4423
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,640 (11,640 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 6,695 (1.72 people per house) |
| Families | 2,026 (2.43 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 757 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,200 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 75 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 147 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 9,255 |
| Pop. — Other | 877 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Schools of art, music, and design
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | 2 |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending The Art Institute of California-San Diego?
Ranks 257th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $21,024 | $21,024 | $21,024 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $438 | $438 | $438 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $39,172 | $39,172 | $39,172 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $39,109 | $39,109 | $39,109 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $30,091 | $30,091 | $30,091 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $18,864  $22,272 |
$18,864  $22,272 |
$18,864  $22,272 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
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| Books & Supplies | $1,399  $1,704 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,383  $10,035 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,900  $5,161 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,501  $9,288 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,900  $5,845 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,900  $6,115 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 650 (340 male / 310 female) |
| Admitted | 324 (192 male / 132 female) |
| Admission rate | 50% |
| First-time Enrollment | 306 (180 male / 126 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 306 (180 male / 126 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,035 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does The Art Institute of California-San Diego use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does The Art Institute of California-San Diego accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 196 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $7,704 |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
The Art Institute of California-San Diego Ranks 185th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,106 | 124 |  38% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $4,466 | 44 |  13% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,107 | 113 |  34% |
| Student Loan Aid | $9,555 | 268 |  82% |
| Any financial aid type | 283 |  86% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at The Art Institute of California-San Diego?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 7 | 8 | 15 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 48 | 43 | 91 |
Hispanic | 268 | 202 | 470 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 140 | 102 | 242 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 6 | 14 | 20 |
White Non-Hispanic | 392 | 368 | 760 |
Race Unknown | 238 | 199 | 437 |
| Total | 1,099 | 936 | 2,035 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at The Art Institute of California-San Diego?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hispanic | 4 | 7 | 11 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 4 | 10 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 35 | 18 | 53 |
Race Unknown | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Total | 51 | 35 | 86 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at The Art Institute of California-San Diego.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 36 | 87 | |
| 41 | 40 | 81 | |
| 45 | 19 | 64 | |
| 49 | 7 | 56 | |
| 19 | 33 | 52 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Advertising | 4 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 52 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 1 | 5 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 64 |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | ||||||||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ||||||||
| Computer Graphics | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 31 | 6 | 56 | |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 5 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 81 | |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ||||||||
| Graphic Design | 2 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 41 | 11 | 87 | |
| Interior Design | 2 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 35 | ||
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 17 | |||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 29 | |
| Total | 11 | 24 | 94 | 52 | 5 | 172 | 63 | 421 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
The Art Institute of California-San Diego Ranks 2838th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $42,255 ($42,331 male / $42,173 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 58 (30 male / 28 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 58 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $534,286 |
The Art Institute of California-San Diego Academics
Art Institute of California: San Diego is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program and Personal Counseling can help. An instance of this, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major and Internships. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Art Institute of California: San Diego.
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Restaurant/Catering Management
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Commercial/Advertising Art, Design/Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Multimedia
- Communications & Journalism:
- Advertising
- Computer Science:
- Computer Graphics, Web/Multimedia Design, Web/Multimedia Management
Again, for international students, the application fee is 50.
The Art Institute of California-San Diego Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, yet did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Additionally, Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application due date was not reported.
The Art Institute of California-San Diego Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
The Art Institute of California-San Diego Students
The school’s size is approximately one thousand, nine hundred and twelve degree-seeking undergrads. Art Institute of California: San Diego offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees. Again, it is part of an Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus.
Further, the university has many unique facilites such as “The Palette” dining lab run by culinary students. This school features the Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus.
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5 months ago
Paul
J. Ham. Thank You for your comment. I didn't know this was not regionally accredited.
7 months ago
J. Ham
Please be aware the this institution is not regionally accredited, meaning after graduation if you intend to pursue your education at a masters level, you are restricted to certain universities. The Art Institute of California-San Diego is technically qualify as a vocational school, not to be mistaken as a regional school i.e. state universities. If the students changes his/her mind, transferring to a different would be impossible or hard. However, aside from its lack of accreditation, the school employs great staffs. They really care about their students. Instructors are good within their fields. If you do not intend to get a masters or you think you might want to transfer to a real university, then you might want to reconsider. Overall, the AICASD is a great school, with knowledgeable staff and really caring employees.