Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $43,550
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $43,550
- Average Net Price
- $29,555
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 41.7%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $12,900
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $10,000
- Books & Supplies
- $800
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $57,250
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 60.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 70.2%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 41.7%
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 | $27,374 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $25,954 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $27,533 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $29,454 |
| $110,001+ | $34,880 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $57,250 sticker price at this historic art school. The average net price drops to $29,555 after aid, with lower-income families paying even less. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $27,374, while those making $30,000-$48,000 get the best deal at $25,954. Even high earners see costs reduced to $34,880. Over four years, expect to pay around $118,000 after financial aid.
Graduates typically leave with $27,000 in debt, resulting in monthly payments of $286. That payment represents a significant chunk of the median starting salary of $22,643, though earnings climb to $37,032 by the tenth year. With 70% of students taking federal loans and only 26% receiving institutional grants, most rely on federal aid. Lower-income students get the strongest financial advantage here, paying roughly half the full cost.
Graduates typically leave with $27,000 in debt, resulting in monthly payments of $286. That payment represents a significant chunk of the median starting salary of $22,643, though earnings climb to $37,032 by the tenth year. With 70% of students taking federal loans and only 26% receiving institutional grants, most rely on federal aid. Lower-income students get the strongest financial advantage here, paying roughly half the full cost.
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