Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $39,650
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $39,650
- Average Net Price
- $30,139
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 39.8%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $11,450
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $18,682
- Books & Supplies
- $2,200
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $53,300
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 58.8%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 68.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $22,182 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $30,353 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $31,007 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $33,394 |
| $110,001+ | $34,713 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $53,300 sticker price at this specialized art college. The average net cost drops to $30,139 after aid. Low-income families with household earnings under $30,000 pay just $22,182 annually, while wealthy families earning over $110,000 still pay $34,713. Over four years, total costs range from $89,000 to $139,000 depending on family income.
Graduates typically leave with $27,000 in debt, translating to $286 monthly payments. This debt load looks manageable against the $40,664 median earnings ten years out, though art careers often start slowly with first-year graduates earning just $26,716. Only 21.55% of students receive institutional grants averaging $21,450, but the 90.98% acceptance rate means most applicants get in.
Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay after need-based aid kicks in.
Graduates typically leave with $27,000 in debt, translating to $286 monthly payments. This debt load looks manageable against the $40,664 median earnings ten years out, though art careers often start slowly with first-year graduates earning just $26,716. Only 21.55% of students receive institutional grants averaging $21,450, but the 90.98% acceptance rate means most applicants get in.
Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay after need-based aid kicks in.
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