by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at California Institute of the Arts, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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Those taking courses part-time at California Institute of the Arts can expect to pay $1,877 per credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $1,877 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at California Institute of the Arts are shown below.
Required fees account for added up to $678; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,318 |
| Fees | $678 |
| Total | $58,996 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Tuition at California Institute of the Arts has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $52,850 |
| Two Years Ago | $54,440 |
| One Year Ago | $56,074 |
| Most Recent Year | $58,318 |
Year over year, tuition increased 4.0%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $61,356 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so future years stay within reach.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For a breakdown of aid offered at California Institute of the Arts, see the California Institute of the Arts Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the California Institute of the Arts Tuition & Fees page.