by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Cornish College of the Arts, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Cornish College of the Arts stood at $41,684 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Required fees account for came to $1,646; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,038 |
| Fees | $1,646 |
| Total | $41,684 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Cornish College of the Arts charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Cornish College of the Arts costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Cornish College of the Arts sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Cornish College of the Arts Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Cornish College of the Arts has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,956 |
| Two Years Ago | $35,314 |
| One Year Ago | $38,316 |
| Most Recent Year | $40,038 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Cornish College of the Arts has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition rose 4.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $43,557 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.53%, so a year from now students could pay around $43,989.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $43,989 |
| In 2 Years | $46,422 |
| In 3 Years | $48,989 |
| In 4 Years | $51,698 |
| In 5 Years | $54,557 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $191,098.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Cornish College of the Arts, see the Cornish College of the Arts Financial Aid page.
