by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Academy of Art University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Academy of Art University stood at $30,736 each year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $1,000; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,736 |
| Fees | $1,000 |
| Total | $30,736 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Academy of Art University cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Academy of Art University 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 | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Academy of Art University sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Academy of Art University Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Academy of Art University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $24,624 |
| Two Years Ago | $25,728 |
| One Year Ago | $27,024 |
| Most Recent Year | $29,736 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Academy of Art University has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, tuition rose 10.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $33,820 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 6.55%, which puts the figure next year near $32,749.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $32,749 |
| In 2 Years | $34,894 |
| In 3 Years | $37,180 |
| In 4 Years | $39,615 |
| In 5 Years | $42,210 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $144,438.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Academy of Art University, go to the Academy of Art University Financial Aid page.
