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College of Fine Arts (CFA)

2023-2024 Cost of Attendance

Academic Year

Fall

Spring

Tuition

See table below

See table below

See table below

Student Activities Fee

$238

$119

$119

Living Expenses - Housing

$12,570

$6,285

$6,285

Living Expenses - Food

$7,542

$3,771

$3,771

Books and Supplies

$2,212

$1,106

$1,106

Health Insurance

$2,816

$2,816

Personal and Misc.

$3,528

$1,764

$1,764

Travel Allowance

$1,500

$750

$750

Transportation Fee

$256

$128

$128

Technology Fee

$460

$230

$230

TOTAL

$31,122 + tuition

$16,969 + tuition

$14,153 + tuition
As of April 20, 2023.

College/School Tuition Rates

Full Year

Part Time Rate

Architecture

$41,000

$570 per unit

Art

$35,240

$490 per unit

Design

$44,000

$612 per unit
Drama $36,300

Music

$42,200

$587 per unit
As of April 20, 2023.

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.