✓ From the official admissions page
Dec 1, 2026
Preferred
Non-binding
21 days left
Jan 5, 2027
Regular Decision
Non-binding
56 days left
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“Tuesday, December 1, 2026 11:59 PM PST – Preferred Deadline”
Fee $65 by the preferred deadline, $85 after. Portfolio/audition required by program.
Application
CalArts online application portal
Testing
Test-free: SAT/ACT scores are not considered.
Fee
$65
- Tuition & fees
- $61,354
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $45,380
- 6-year graduation
- 62%