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California Design College
- 3440 Wilshire Blvd 10th Fl
- Los Angeles, CA 90010
- OPEID College Code: 03125400
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- General Phone: (213) 251-3636 x259
- Director of Human Resources: Peter Argo
- Website: www.aicdc.artinstitutes.edu

- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 882

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- The mission of California Design College is to provide postsecondary education programs that will prepare students for entry-level employment in their chosen fields through market-driven curricula.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 91 | 367 | 458 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 39 (43%) | 152 (41%) | 191 (42%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 39 (100%) | 152 (100%) | 191 (100%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 80% | 55% | 16% | 14% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $12,234 | $3,008 | $6,302 | $855 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.4% | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| Number in Default | 12 | 19 | 25 |
| Number in Repayment | 220 | 227 | 257 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,174 | $19,824 | $18,390 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,174 | $19,824 | $18,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,147 | $672 | $672 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,850 | $8,250 | - |
| Other Expenses | $4,056 | $1,872 | - |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,288 | $8,910 | $8,097 |
| Other Expenses | $3,618 | $2,824 | $3,124 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,888 | $2,824 | $2,601 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $35,227 | $30,618 | $19,062 |
| Out of State | $35,227 | $30,618 | $19,062 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $35,227 | $32,230 | $30,283 |
| Out of State | $35,227 | $32,230 | $30,283 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $26,209 | $23,918 | $21,663 |
| Out of State | $26,209 | $23,918 | $21,663 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||
| Web and Digital Design | - | 3 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | |||
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | - | 2 | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Fashion and Apparel Design | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| Graphic Design | - | 9 | 3 |
| Interior Design | - | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 882 Undergraduate: 882
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 203 Female: 679
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 203 Female: 679
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 523 Part-Time: 359
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 523 Part-Time: 359
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 7 | 0.8% |
| Black | 22 | 2% |
| Asian | 29 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 6% |
| White | 62 | 7% |
| Unknown | 707 | 80% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 189 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 187 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 243 | 28% |
| Ages 25-29 | 165 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 41 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 25 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 22 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 6 | 0.7% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 134 | 70 | 64 |
| Faculty Status | 81 | 17 | 64 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 81 | 17 | 64 |
| Primarily Instruction | 81 | 17 | 64 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 16 | 16 | - |
| Other Professionals | 33 | 33 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 4 | 4 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 4 | 4 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,547 (17) | $56,047 (6) | $56,820 (11) |
| Instructor | $56,547 (17) | $56,047 (6) | $56,820 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,267 (17) | $45,857 (6) | $46,490 (11) |
| Instructor | $46,267 (17) | $45,857 (6) | $46,490 (11) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 75% |
| Female | 53% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 86% |
| Black | 54% |
| Asian | 51% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| White | 67% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 12 | 4 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
