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College of Fine Arts (CFA)

2021-2022 Cost of Attendance

Academic Year Fall Spring

Tuition

See table below

See table below

See table below

Student Activities Fee

$222

$111

$111

Room

10,770

5,385

5,385

Board

6,462

3,231

3,231

Books and Supplies

2,212

1,106

1,106

Health Insurance

3,021

3,021

 0

Personal and Misc.

3,016

1,508

1,508

Travel Allowance

1,292

646

646

Transportation Fee

244

122

122

Technology Fee

440

220

220

TOTAL

$27,679 + tuition

$15,350 + tuition

$12,329 + tuition
As of March 31, 2021.

College/School Tuition Rates

Full Year Part Time Rate

Architecture

38,990

541 per unit

Art

35,240

489 per unit

Design

42,000

583 per unit
Drama 36,300

Music

41,000

569 per unit
TCP 41,000 569 per unit
Music 1 + 2 41,000 569 per unit
As of March 31, 2021.

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.