Paying for Academy of Art University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$28,024 4.85%	$31,696 4.84%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Academy of Art University (Academy of Art) is $28,024 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $31,696. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,136.

62% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,449. It could cover 40.85% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $44,130 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Academy of Art's 4-year tuition is $120,752, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $244,245.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Academy of Art University is $28,024. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.85% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,136.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $29,383 , a 4.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Academy of Art Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$26,728	$22,980
2023-2024	$28,024	$26,617
Change % 2023-2024	4.85%	15.83%
2024-2025	$29,383	$30,830

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $31,696. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.84% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,497.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $33,231 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 4.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Academy of Art Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$30,232	$22,980
2023-2024	$31,696	$26,617
Change % 2023-2024	4.84%	15.83%
2024-2025	$33,231	$30,830

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Academy of Art. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,126. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,279.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$1,072
	2023-2024	$1,126
	2024-2025	$1,183
Graduate	2022-2023	$1,218
	2023-2024	$1,279
	2024-2025	$1,343

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $26,617 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 15.83% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.91% compared to the previous year.

The Academy of Art's 2024 on-campus COA is $55,579 and off-campus COA is $52,821.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Academy of Art
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$28,024
Room & Board	$23,746	$19,431
Personal Expenses	$2,871	$4,428
Books & Supplies	$938
Cost of Attendance	$55,579	$52,821

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Academy of Art Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Academy of Art?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Academy of Art is $120,752.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Academy of Art 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$28,864	$29,729	$30,620	$31,538	$120,752
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$29,729	$30,620	$31,538	$32,483	$124,371
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$30,620	$31,538	$32,483	$33,457	$128,099
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$31,538	$32,483	$33,457	$34,460	$131,939
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$32,483	$33,457	$34,460	$35,493	$135,893

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $244,245.

Academy of Art 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$57,680	$59,871	$62,156	$64,537	$244,245
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$59,871	$62,156	$64,537	$67,021	$253,585
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$62,156	$64,537	$67,021	$69,610	$263,324
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$64,537	$67,021	$69,610	$72,310	$273,479
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$67,021	$69,610	$72,310	$75,125	$284,066

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 62% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $198,449.

Academy of Art 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$46,231	$48,422	$50,707	$53,088	$198,449
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$48,422	$50,707	$53,088	$55,572	$207,789
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$50,707	$53,088	$55,572	$58,161	$217,528
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$53,088	$55,572	$58,161	$60,861	$227,683
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$55,572	$58,161	$60,861	$63,676	$238,270

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