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California Institute of Arts & Technology

#2204 in US ranking National City, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$47,052
Tuition & fees
$17,090
Avg. aid
$7,847
Receiving aid
60%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
56%
Median salary
$46,826
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at California Institute of Arts & Technology?

No specific longstanding CIAT celebration or campus tradition is established here. Students should look for a current activities calendar if recurring events are an important part of their college choice.

For a technology-focused program, distinguish required academic activities from optional gatherings such as employer presentations, workshops, or student meetups. Confirm whether an event is open to the program and campus format in which you would enroll.

What are the student housing and dining options at California Institute of Arts & Technology?

CIAT does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students who need accommodation should plan to arrange it independently; admission should not be taken as an offer of a residence-hall place.

Before committing to a lease, an in-person student should check travel time to the actual teaching location and the hours at which classes meet. Applicants should also ask what food options are available at or near that location rather than assume that the school operates a dining hall or meal-plan system. Living and food expenses belong in a personal cost-of-attendance budget even though they are not charges for campus housing.

California Institute of Arts & Technology Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

California Institute of Arts & Technology Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1

California Institute of Arts & Technology Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

No

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

No

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

No

California Institute of Arts & Technology Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

California Institute of Arts & Technology Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.