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$39,000Tuition
261Students
62%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$33,022Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$39,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,000
Average Net Price
$34,725
Students Receiving Financial Aid
32.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,475
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,475
Books & Supplies
$1,900
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,375
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
58.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
76.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
32.8%

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 $30,337
$30,001 – $48,000 $25,745
$48,001 – $75,000 $38,246
$75,001 – $110,000 $39,867
$110,001+ $36,684

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $25,745 and $39,867 annually depending on income, well below the $56,375 sticker price. Students from families earning $30-48K get the deepest discounts at just over $25K per year. Four years costs roughly $100K to $160K for most students. The 8:1 student-faculty ratio and intensive studio instruction justify higher costs than typical colleges.

Graduates carry $27,000 in debt on average, translating to $286 monthly payments. That debt load becomes challenging when median earnings start at $23,782 in the first year after graduation. Only 58.6% of borrowers stay current on loan payments. The employment rate hits 92.3%, but art careers often involve freelance work and variable income. Middle-income families earning $30-48K secure the best financial deal here, while higher earners pay closer to full price for this specialized creative education.

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