Art Center College of Design 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,044

Cost of attendance at Art Center College of Design in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,044

Cost of attendance at Art Center College of Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Art Center College of Design was $50,420. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Art Center College of Design

Art Center College of Design net price calculator

$50,420

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Art Center College of Design for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$50,420	$2,542 (5%)	$39,264	$38,669	$45,302	$44,312	$55,509
2021	$47,878	$526 (1%)	$40,209	$43,406	$42,992	$48,702	$54,154
2020	$47,352	$3,936 (9%)	$42,297	$42,394	$42,445	$48,624	$55,963
2019	$43,416	$2,206 (5%)	$36,451	$37,053	$43,945	$43,251	$52,080
2018	$45,622	$1,808 (4%)	$38,709	$40,300	$43,172	$44,962	$53,362
2017	$43,814	$377	$39,844	$38,426	$42,927	$50,409	$54,270
2016	$43,437	$326	$39,742	$36,222	$42,157	$47,835	$51,277
2015	$43,111	$56	$38,814	$43,153	$41,982	$49,316	$48,137
2014	$43,055	--	$40,082	$42,031	$38,611	$47,198	$49,625

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Art Center College of Design's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$72,066	$1,558 (2%)	$48,044	$20,022	$4,000
2021	$70,508	$1,554 (2%)	$46,486	$20,022	$4,000
2020	$68,954	$1,516 (2%)	$44,932	$20,022	$4,000
2019	$67,438	$1,408 (2%)	$43,416	$20,022	$4,000
2018	$66,030	$1,412 (2%)	$42,008	$20,022	$4,000
2017	$64,618	$1,366 (2%)	$40,596	$20,022	$4,000
2016	$63,252	$1,400 (2%)	$39,230	$20,022	$4,000
2015	$61,852	$1,350 (2%)	$37,830	$20,022	$4,000
2014	$60,502	$928 (2%)	$36,480	$20,022	$4,000
2013	$59,574	--	$35,552	$20,022	$4,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Art Center College of Design estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $4,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Art Center College of Design estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $6,492

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,492
How much is Art Center College of Design application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Art Center College of Design offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Art Center College of Design cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,972	$2,084
For out-of-state students	$1,972	$2,084

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Art Center College of Design during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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