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45.0%Acceptance
$30,291Tuition
212Students
51%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$68,891Earnings
Private forprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$30,291
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,291
Average Net Price
$48,616
Students Receiving Financial Aid
46.3%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,118
Books & Supplies
$3,300
Median Debt at Graduation
$31,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$329/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
48.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
62.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
46.3%

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
$30,001 – $48,000 $36,741
$48,001 – $75,000 $50,500
$75,001 – $110,000 $51,642
$110,001+ $50,309

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Cost Overview

Families earning $30,000-$48,000 pay $36,741 annually at this specialized architecture school, while higher earners face costs around $50,000 regardless of income bracket. Over four years, students spend between $147,000 and $200,000 for their design education. Only 4% of students receive institutional grants averaging $6,832.

Graduates carry $31,000 in median debt with monthly payments of $329. Architecture students start earning $53,091 one year after graduation, making those loan payments manageable at roughly 7% of income. Earnings climb to $68,891 after ten years, reflecting the specialized nature of architecture careers. The 90% employment rate shows strong job prospects in San Diego's design market.

Lower-income families get the best financial deal here, saving about $14,000 annually compared to wealthier students who all pay similar amounts regardless of their family's ability to contribute.

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