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56.9%Acceptance
$43,824Tuition
701Students
69%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$40,873Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$43,824
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,824
Average Net Price
$25,935
Students Receiving Financial Aid
40.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,910
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,910
Books & Supplies
$3,640
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,374
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
66.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
73.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
40.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $20,912
$30,001 – $48,000 $20,630
$48,001 – $75,000 $22,690
$75,001 – $110,000 $28,900
$110,001+ $31,859

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $58,374 sticker price at this specialized art school. The average net price drops to $25,935 after aid, with low-income families paying around $21,000 annually. Higher-earning families still get substantial breaks, with those making over $110,000 paying roughly $32,000 per year. Over four years, expect total costs between $84,000 and $233,000 depending on family income.

Graduates carry a median debt of $27,000, translating to $286 monthly payments. That burden becomes manageable once artists establish careers, with median earnings jumping from $24,825 in the first year to $40,873 after a decade. The 66% loan repayment rate reflects the financial reality of creative careers. Art students from lower-income backgrounds get the strongest value proposition here, with net prices under $23,000 making this top creative education surprisingly accessible.

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