California College of the Arts · Annual Report 2025–26

Art changes
everything.

We exist to shape the next generation of artists and designers who will change the world. Every student, faculty member, and alumnus plays an essential part.

— CCA, 2025–26 Annual Report

The proof is right here in this report. It's a living record of individual breakthroughs that make up our collective momentum as one of the country's most rigorous art and design schools.

Whether it's expanding access to arts education, pioneering cross-disciplinary research, or placing graduates into studios, agencies, and institutions worldwide — CCA is where art meets consequence. Join us.

2025–26 by the Numbers

$47.2M
Financial Aid Awarded
78% of students receive support
$11.8M
Philanthropic Giving
From 2,318 generous donors
78%
Students Receiving Aid
Access is a core value
68%
Donor Retention Rate
Our community is loyal

Academic Programs

Learning by making.
Making that matters.

CCA's 4 academic colleges house 27 undergraduate and graduate programs spanning fine arts, design, architecture, and the humanities. Studio practice is the heart of every degree.

4
Academic Colleges
27
Programs Offered
1,847
Students Enrolled
412
Degrees Conferred

Enrollment by Program

Illustrative enrollment — grouped by academic division

0 150 300 450 600 750 0 50 100 150 200 621 526 258 213 148 132 97 88 156 124 95 108 87 112 142 68 48 72 55 48 38 Fine Arts Design Architecture Humanities & Sciences
Fine Arts
Design
Architecture
Humanities & Sciences

Community Engagement

Rooted in San Francisco,
reaching the world.

From collaborative studios and public exhibitions to workforce partnerships and open lectures, CCA's campus is a civic institution — open, alive, and in conversation with the city.

Community & Events

7,802 attendees from around the globe.

154 public events in 2025

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Financial Stewardship

Resources in service
of the mission.

Every dollar is a vote for what an art education can do. CCA's financial strategy prioritizes access, faculty excellence, and the long-term health of the institution.

Total Operating Revenue
$90.1M
FY 2025–26
Endowment Value
$74.6M
As of June 30, 2026
71%
Tuition & Fees
18%
Philanthropic Support
7%
Endowment & Investment
4%
Other Revenue

Philanthropy & Giving

Generosity that changes lives.

In FY 2025–26, 2,318 donors gave a combined $11.8M to support CCA students, faculty, and programs. Their belief in this place shapes everything we do.

$11.8M
Total Giving
2,318
Total Donors
341
New Donors
68%
Retention Rate

Where Giving Goes

Scholarships & Financial Aid 42%
Academic Programs 23%
Endowment 18%
Unrestricted / Operations 17%
Corporate & Foundation Partners
Sketch Sketch
Autodesk Autodesk
Figma Figma
Google Google
NVIDIA NVIDIA
Apple Apple
Netflix Netflix

Alumni Impact

19,400+ artists
shaping the world.

CCA alumni are everywhere — running studios and agencies, teaching at universities, leading at Apple and Google, building community arts organizations, and creating work that wins Oscars and fills galleries.

40+
Industries represented
62%
Alumni in California
32
Countries represented
100+
Alumni-led companies
"CCA taught me that design is a political act. I carry that with me into every project."
— Alumni, BFA Graphic Design 2019

Looking Forward

The next chapter starts now.

CCA's strategic priorities for 2026–28 focus on access and affordability, deepening Bay Area partnerships, and building a campus that reflects the school's values — open, rigorous, and alive.

01
Expand Access
Increase scholarship support so that financial constraints never bar a talented student from a CCA education.
02
Deepen Partnerships
Grow collaboration with Bay Area industries, nonprofits, and civic institutions to create pathways from campus to career.
03
Invest in Faculty
Attract and retain world-class artist-educators who are active practitioners in their fields.

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