The cost of attendance at Academy of Art University for full-time undergraduate domestic and international students is estimated below. Also included are tuition payment options.
Fall 2023
Undergraduate Tuition (Domestic Students):
- $1,126 per unit – 3 units per class
Undergraduate Tuition (International Students):
- $1,272 per unit – 3 units per class
Graduate & Art Teaching Credential (Domestic Students):
- $1,279 per unit – 3 units per class
Graduate & Art Teaching Credential (International Students):
- $1,404 per unit – 3 units per class
Fall 2023 Academic Year Estimate (Undergraduate – Domestic Students):
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application Fee* | $50/one-time fee |
| Registration Fee* | $50/semester |
| Enrollment Fee** | $95, first term domestic students only |
| Student Activity Fee | $30/semester, onsite only |
| Student Tuition Recovery Fund | $435/average one-time fee for students who are California residents or onsite |
| Course Fees | $1,500/average per semester (onsite students), varies by program (See catalog addendum 1) |
| Materials/Supplies | $576/average per semester |
| Tuition | $27,034 for 24 units/4 classes per semester |
| Total | $31,836/estimated undergraduate expenses for a full-time student for the current academic year |
Fall 2023 Academic Year Estimate (Undergraduate – International Students):
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application Fee* | $150/one-time fee |
| Registration Fee* | $50/semester |
| International Student Services Fee* | $300 - onsite only |
| Student Activity Fee | $30/semester, onsite only |
| Student Tuition Recovery Fund | $435/average one-time fee for students who are California residents or onsite |
| Tuition Deposit*** | $2,500 - will go towards tuition upon enrollment |
| Course Fees | $1,500/average per semester (onsite students), varies by program (See catalog addendum 1) |
| Materials/Supplies | $576/average per semester |
| Tuition | $30,528 for 24 units/4 classes per semester |
| Total | $37,991/estimated undergraduate expenses for a full-time student for the current academic year |
*These fees are non-refundable, non-deferrable and non-transferrable
**Enrollment fee is charged in lieu of $50 registration fee for domestic students in their first semester
***Refundable and will be returned within 45 days of our receipt of a formal notice that you will not attend Academy of Art University
Note: You will receive Student Self-Service login information as part of your student welcome kit if you are admitted to the University.
