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Design Institute of San Diego

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,613

Cost of attendance at Design Institute of San Diego in 2022 for students from California.

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

California's average $6,749
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,613

Cost of attendance at Design Institute of San Diego in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

California's average $20,840
National average $17,869

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 Design Institute of San Diego was $34,113. 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 Design Institute of San Diego

Design Institute of San Diego net price calculator

$34,113

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

California's average $10,382
National average $24,387
Below is the net price of Design Institute of San Diego 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 $34,113 $4,385 (11%) $33,004 $36,422
2021 $38,498 $13,577 (54%) $34,583 $42,928 $42,928
2020 $24,921 $13,965 (36%) $28,404 $20,026 $37,413
2019 $38,886 -- $38,886 $41,056
2017 $16,612 $9,302 (36%) $19,999 $29,002 $29,002 $29,002
2016 $25,914 $6,626 (34%) $22,122 $30,794 $30,794
2015 $19,288 $1,010 (5%) $19,789 $18,257 $14,712 $25,990 $25,990
2014 $20,298 -- $21,317 $12,606 $27,030

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Design Institute of San Diego'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 $48,752 $801 (2%) $25,613 $22,014 $1,125
2021 $47,951 $1,108 (2%) $25,649 $21,222 $1,080
2020 $46,843 $3,965 (9%) $25,649 $20,358 $836
2019 $42,878 $1,822 (4%) $23,860 $18,027 $991
2018 $41,056 $3,048 (8%) $22,510 $17,532 $1,014
2017 $38,008 $540 (1%) $20,410 $16,650 $948
2016 $37,468 $2,882 (8%) $20,410 $16,137 $921
2015 $34,586 $11 $18,023 $15,642 $921
2014 $34,575 $315 $18,023 $15,435 $1,117
2013 $34,260 -- $18,023 $15,120 $1,117

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?
Design Institute of San Diego estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,125.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Design Institute of San Diego 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: $4,275
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,761
How much is Design Institute of San Diego application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $25 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Design Institute of San Diego offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Design Institute of San Diego cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,050 $1,300
For out-of-state students $1,050 $1,300

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Design Institute of San Diego 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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