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College of Fine Arts (CFA)

2025-2026 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

$13,680

$6,840

$6,840

Living Expenses - Food

$8,032

$4,016

$4,016

Books and Supplies

$2,212

$1,106

$1,106

Health Insurance

$3,258

$3,258

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Personal and Misc.

$3,800

$1,900

$1,900

Travel Allowance

$1,628

$814

$814

Transportation Fee

$282

$141

$141

Technology Fee

$480

$240

$240

Estimated Loan Fees*

$1,500

$750

$750

TOTAL

$35,116 + tuition

$19,187 + tuition

$15,92 + tuition
*For students who borrow federal loans.
As of April 1, 2025.

College/School Tuition Rates

Full Year

Fall

Spring

Part Time Rate

Architecture

$43,000

$21,500

$21,500

$598 per unit

Art

$36,000

$18,000

$18,000

$500 per unit

Design

$45,000

$22,500

$22,500

$625 per unit
Drama $37,740 $18,870 $18,870 $525 per unit

Music

$44,700

$22,350

$22,350

$621 per unit
As of April 1, 2025.

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.