by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at California College of the Arts, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at California College of the Arts amounted to $60,226 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $850; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,376 |
| Fees | $850 |
| Total | $60,226 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will California College of the Arts cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how California College of the Arts tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, California College of the Arts runs on the expensive side.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the California College of the Arts Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at California College of the Arts has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $51,792 |
| Two Years Ago | $53,856 |
| One Year Ago | $57,096 |
| Most Recent Year | $59,376 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at California College of the Arts has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 4.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $62,630 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.81%, which puts the figure next year near $63,123.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $63,123 |
| In 2 Years | $66,159 |
| In 3 Years | $69,342 |
| In 4 Years | $72,678 |
| In 5 Years | $76,174 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $271,302.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at California College of the Arts, visit the California College of the Arts Financial Aid page.
