Paying for Southern California Institute of Architecture

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$53,564 5.25%	$53,564 5.25%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) is $53,564 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $53,564. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,949. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at SCI-Arc.

48% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $23,962. It could cover 44.74% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $59,417 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

SCI-Arc's 4-year tuition is $229,249, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $358,924.

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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 Southern California Institute of Architecture is $53,564. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 5.25% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,949.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $56,379 , a 5.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SCI-Arc Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$50,890	$24,720
2023-2024	$53,564	$25,895
Change % 2023-2024	5.25%	4.75%
2024-2025	$56,379	$27,126

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $53,564. The graduate tuition has been risen by 5.25% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $22,985.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $56,379 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 5.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SCI-Arc Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$50,890	$24,720
2023-2024	$53,564	$25,895
Change % 2023-2024	5.25%	4.75%
2024-2025	$56,379	$27,126

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 SCI-Arc. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,700. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,700.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$1,600
	2023-2024	$1,700
	2024-2025	$1,806
Graduate	2022-2023	$1,600
	2023-2024	$1,700
	2024-2025	$1,806

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.

SCI-Arc Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SCI-Arc?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SCI-Arc is $229,249.

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.

SCI-Arc 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$55,023	$56,522	$58,061	$59,643	$229,249
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$56,522	$58,061	$59,643	$61,267	$235,493
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$58,061	$59,643	$61,267	$62,936	$241,908
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$59,643	$61,267	$62,936	$64,650	$248,497
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$61,267	$62,936	$64,650	$66,411	$255,266

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 $358,924.

SCI-Arc 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$85,844	$88,384	$91,000	$93,696	$358,924
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$88,384	$91,000	$93,696	$96,472	$369,552
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$91,000	$93,696	$96,472	$99,333	$380,501
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$93,696	$96,472	$99,333	$102,281	$391,782
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$96,472	$99,333	$102,281	$105,318	$403,404

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 48% 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 $263,076.

SCI-Arc 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$61,882	$64,422	$67,038	$69,734	$263,076
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$64,422	$67,038	$69,734	$72,510	$273,704
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$67,038	$69,734	$72,510	$75,371	$284,653
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$69,734	$72,510	$75,371	$78,319	$295,934
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$72,510	$75,371	$78,319	$81,356	$307,556

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Southern California Institute of Architecture and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to SCI-Arc
	In-State	Out-of-State
Southern California Institute of Architecture	$53,564
University of Southern California	$68,237
University of the People	$1,200
National University	$13,320
Stanford University	$62,484
Northcentral University	$12,594