by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Southern California Institute of Architecture, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Southern California Institute of Architecture came in at $56,162 a year for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,600; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,562 |
| Fees | $1,600 |
| Total | $56,162 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Southern California Institute of Architecture charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Southern California Institute of Architecture prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Southern California Institute of Architecture sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Southern California Institute of Architecture Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Southern California Institute of Architecture has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $47,816 |
| Two Years Ago | $49,490 |
| One Year Ago | $51,964 |
| Most Recent Year | $54,562 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at SCI-Arc has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $58,969 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 4.64%, so a year from now students could pay around $58,769.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $58,769 |
| In 2 Years | $61,497 |
| In 3 Years | $64,352 |
| In 4 Years | $67,339 |
| In 5 Years | $70,465 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $251,957.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Southern California Institute of Architecture, go to the Southern California Institute of Architecture Financial Aid page.
