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College of Fine Arts (CFA)

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

Academic Year

Fall

Spring

Tuition

See table below

See table below

See table below

Student Activities Fee

$244

$122

$122

Living Expenses - Housing

$13,216

$6,608

$6,608

Living Expenses - Food

$7,896

$3,948

$3,948

Books and Supplies

$2,212

$1,106

$1,106

Health Insurance

$3,130

$3,130

Personal and Misc.

$3,696

$1,848

$1,848

Travel Allowance

$1,582

$791

$791

Transportation Fee

$262

$131

$131

Technology Fee

$470

$235

$235

Estimated Loan Fees*

$1,500

$750

$750

TOTAL

$34,208 + tuition

$18,669 + tuition

$15,539 + tuition
*For students who borrow federal loans.
As of April 16, 2024.

College/School Tuition Rates

Full Year

Fall

Spring

Part Time Rate

Architecture

$41,000

$20,500

$20,500

$570 per unit

Art

$36,000

$18,000

$18,000

$500 per unit

Design

$45,000

$22,500

$22,500

$625 per unit
Drama $37,000 $18,500 $18,500

Music

$43,450

$21,725

$21,725

$604 per unit
As of April 16, 2024.

Tuition Rates

Tuition Rates are charged by the individual school.

Please Note:

  • Technology Fee, Student Activities Fee, and Transportation Fee are standard required fees.
  • Graduate tuition rates for Summer Session are set by each college/school.
  • The above tuition rates are for reference only. The actual tuition rates may vary depending upon the department or program of study. For the actual tuition rate for your department or program of study, please reference your student account on SIO or follow up with your departmental administrator.