by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design stood at $32,150 for the year for full-time undergrads. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $1,900; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,250 |
| Fees | $1,900 |
| Total | $32,150 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Pennsylvania College of Art and Design cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Pennsylvania College of Art and Design costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $26,750 |
| Two Years Ago | $27,750 |
| One Year Ago | $29,250 |
| Most Recent Year | $30,250 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition climbed 3.4%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $33,249 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.17%, which puts the figure next year near $33,491.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $33,491 |
| In 2 Years | $34,888 |
| In 3 Years | $36,344 |
| In 4 Years | $37,860 |
| In 5 Years | $39,440 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $142,583.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, head to the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Financial Aid page.
