Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 Tuition

Each term, tuition fees include up to 19 credits for undergraduate students and 24 credits for graduate students.

• Undergraduate Tuition (per term): $26,543
• Graduate Tuition (per term): $28,052
• Universal Access Fee (required each term): $542

Tuition due for the academic year beginning Fall 2024 is $26,543 for undergraduates and $28,052 for graduate students, minus any financial aid that has been awarded. As the College strives toward the highest level of education, tuition increases typically occur once a year in the Fall Term, as noted above. Students should plan for such usual increases.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Each term, tuition fees include up to 19 credits for undergraduate students and 24 credits for graduate students.

Every student who applies for financial aid is assigned a cost of attendance (COA). This COA is often referred to as a student budget. The student budget gives you an estimate of the cost to attend ArtCenter. This means your actual expenses may differ from what is listed.

The COA includes Direct Costs and Indirect Costs.

Direct Costs (Billed by ArtCenter)

Tuition and Fees are direct costs that will be billed to you by ArtCenter for each semester you attend. Tuition and fees are the only set costs.

Note: As the College strives toward the highest level of education, tuition increases typically occur once a year in the Fall Term. Students should plan for such usual increases.

Fees: The Universal Access Fee (UAF) covers specialized costs associated with technology and equipment usage that facilitate learning and making specific to art and design education across departments. This includes, but is not limited to, software access and licensing and usage of the Shops and 3D Modeling labs, computer labs, Educational Media Equipment Center, and the support, upgrades, and maintenance related to providing such resources. Due to increased demand for these critical services, the proliferation of digital making across all departments, and expanded multimodal course offerings, periodic adjustments to the UAF may be necessary to ensure that students have access to critical, specialized tools necessary for their development and learning.

Indirect Costs (Estimated)

Indirect costs are paid by the student. Your indirect costs will vary depending on your individual classes and lifestyle and include books, course materials, supplies and equipment, housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses. You should estimate the amount you will need for these items.

We have included an estimated amount in the following budget. Students can help to lower their cost of living expenses by living at home, sharing an apartment or room with another student, eating meals at home, and by using public transportation. Students who have questions about their budget expenses should meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss their situation.