by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for California College of the Arts, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this California College of the Arts cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at California College of the Arts ran about $52,312 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $51,792 | $520 | $52,312 |
California College of the Arts tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does California College of the Arts cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $52,312 for out-of-state undergrads, California College of the Arts is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country. Note that California College of the Arts does not give any in-state discounts.
If you want to know how California College of the Arts compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: California College of the Arts Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, California College of the Arts tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 2.11% annually. The tuition increased by 2.11%, and fees by 2.79%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $54,547 if the growth rate continues.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at California College of the Arts to be $110,247, and $225,203 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at California College of the Arts.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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