Rankings of California College of the Arts

California College of the Arts, usually shortened to CCA, is a school based in San Francisco and Oakland focused on the areas of art, design, architecture, and writing. The Oakland campus is home to the more traditional and craft-based disciplines, such as art glass, jewelry metal arts, printmaking, painting, sculpture, and ceramic programs. The school is privately funded, and has a student body of approximately 2,000, and a faculty of around 500.

Latest ranking updates for California College of the Arts
  • July 2023: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with California College of the Arts in position 5953.
  • March 2023: California College of the Arts ranks 48 in the latest QS World University Rankings By Subject (Business & Management Studies) from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK.
  • May 2022: MONEY announced latest results of MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value with California College of the Arts in position 601.
  • November 2021: Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only) update. California College of the Arts achieves place 216.

University rankings

    • #373 
    • #376 
    Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
    [Published 14 September, 2021]
    • #212 
    • #216 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #598 
    • #601 
    MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value
    [Published 16 May, 2022]
    • #312 
    • #321 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #881 
    • #5953 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Subject rankings

Engineering

    • #223 
    • #228 
    Engineering
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]

Highest subject rankings for California College of the Arts

Engineering Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#228 
Engineering

About California College of the Arts

PROS

  • The architecture department in particular has received a lot of acclaim from students at CCA, citing their professors as true experts with considerable experience in the field.
  • Students are quick to highlight the small class sizes, which helps when it comes to getting individualised attention from teachers.
  • Many feel that students are encouraged to be creative in their own way, which is in the spirit of an art college. If you have your own artistic vision, CCA will help you develop it further.

CONS

  • By far the most common criticism is that student dorms are far away from classes, and in some cases are not in the condition students expect.
  • There are no sports resources for students, to the disappointment of many. Students would like the option to get in shape, or practice a team sport.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1907
Telephone:
+1 (415) 703 9500
Address:
1111 Eighth Street
94107-22, San Francisco
USA
Website:
https://www.cca.edu/
Social:
  • Undergraduate Student Life Panel
  • California College of the Arts Student Scholarship Stories
  • Meet Undergraduate Alumni from California College of the Arts
  • Meet Our Alumni -- California College of the Arts (CCA)
  • Meet Alumni from the MBA in Design Strategy Program at California College of the Arts (CCA)

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FAQ

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California College of the Arts achieved #216 in Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only). This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for California College of the Arts.

California College of the Arts achieved the highest ranking for Arts Visual & Performing. It is ranked #16 in Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors (Art). See all subject rankings for California College of the Arts.

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