California Institute of Arts & Technology
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. freshman retention is below 65%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 2,112 students.
About This School
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a private for-profit institution located in National City, California with approximately 2,112 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $32,637 per year. The graduation rate is 56%.
Worth considering if you want an unusually intimate learning environment — with only 14 undergraduate students, you'll get individualized attention that large schools simply can't match. The 70% graduation rate and 91% freshman retention are encouraging, and the median debt of just $4,750 at graduation is remarkably low for a private institution. The main concern is that as a tiny for-profit school, it offers limited campus life, alumni networks, and brand recognition, so weigh those trade-offs carefully before committing to the $34,183 annual net price.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,112 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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California Institute of Arts & Technology
401 Mile of Cars Way Suite 100
National City, CA 91950
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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