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College of Fine Arts (CFA)

2022-2023 Cost of Attendance

Academic Year

Fall

Spring

Tuition

See table below

See table below

See table below

Student Activities Fee

$228

$114

$114

Room

11,460

5,730

5,730

Board

6,876

3,438

3,438

Books and Supplies

2,212

1,106

1,106

Health Insurance

2,812

2,812

 0

Personal and Misc.

3,210

1,605

1,605

Travel Allowance

1,374

687

687

Transportation Fee

250

125

125

Technology Fee

450

225

225

TOTAL

$28,872 + tuition

$15,842 + tuition

$13,030 + tuition
As of March 31, 2022.

College/School Tuition Rates

Full Year

Part Time Rate

Architecture

39,124

544 per unit

Art

35,240

490 per unit

Design

43,000

598 per unit
Drama 36,300

Music

41,000

570 per unit
TCP 41,000 570 per unit
Music 1 + 2 41,000 570 per unit
As of March 31, 2022.

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.
  • An average Direct Student Loan Fee of $217 is included in the miscellaneous allowance.
  • If a student chooses to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS Loan, additional loan fees will be added to the cost of attendance. (Approximately $424 per $10,000)
  • 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.