by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on PAFA costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
The average tuition and fees at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for undergraduates was $40,376 a year in 2020-2021. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $38,926 | $1,450 | $40,376 |
PAFA tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $40,376. Note that PAFA does not give any in-state discounts.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts increased with an average annual rate of 1.28% over the past five years. Tuition by 1.28%, and fees by 1.28%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $41,420 this school year.
This means an estimated $83,372 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at PAFA, and $168,899 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 PAFA.
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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