Quality index #75 · private
California Institute of the Arts
Disney-founded school that effectively created the animation degree.
Address & contacts
Campus address
24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355Fields of study
CalArts awards bachelor's degree (4 years), master's degree (1–2 years).
Known for
AnimationCharacter Animation
Art SchoolAnimation
Reading the numbers
CalArts sits at #75 in the Campus Atlas index with a score of 68. The index weighs academic reputation, research capacity, selectivity and student outcomes; rounded planning value compiled 2025/26, not official reporting.
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