by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at The University of the Arts reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our UArts cost report:
The average tuition and fees at The University of the Arts for undergraduates was $48,530 a year in 2020-2021. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $48,350 | $180 | $48,530 |
The University 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 The University of the Arts cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $48,530 for out-of-state undergrads, The University of the Arts is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country. Note that UArts does not give any in-state discounts.
The chart below shows how UArts compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| 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: The University of the Arts Financial Aid.
UArts tuition and fees have grown about 2.62% annually for the past five years. The tuition increased by 2.60%, and fees by 7.96%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $51,106 if the growth rate continues.
For two years of academic instruction, your cost will end up being $103,550 for two years and $212,596 for four years.
Remeber to factor in additional costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UArts.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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