PAFA School 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,376

Cost of attendance at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,376

Cost of attendance at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 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.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
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 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts was $29,925. 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 PAFA School

PAFA School net price calculator

$29,925

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

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of PAFA School 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	$29,925	$7,927 (21%)	$26,780	$28,449	$21,609	$26,281	$36,819
2021	$37,852	$391 (1%)	$31,663	$38,903	$45,373	$50,426	$41,613
2020	$37,461	$473 (1%)	$34,026	$20,989	$41,157	$37,184	$5,013
2019	$36,988	$300	$41,460	$37,098	$37,348	$38,223	$39,729
2018	$36,688	$58	$38,308	$28,560	$35,465	$37,507	$37,869
2017	$36,746	$1,521 (4%)	$35,131	$33,753	$37,063	$35,633	$37,722
2016	$38,267	$6,223 (19%)	$30,090	$29,962	$38,619	$38,972	$41,629
2015	$32,044	$224	$23,723	$25,484		$34,435	$34,806
2014	$31,820	--	$23,414	$23,350	$28,969	$33,816	$34,742

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts'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	$66,804	$4,848 (8%)	$40,376	$24,660	$1,768
2021	$61,956	$265	$40,376	$19,832	$1,748
2020	$61,691	$278	$40,376	$19,703	$1,612
2019	$61,413	$2,124 (4%)	$38,878	$20,923	$1,612
2018	$59,289	$1,038 (2%)	$37,096	$20,682	$1,511
2017	$58,251	$3,760 (7%)	$36,058	$20,682	$1,511
2016	$54,491	$204	$34,410	$18,570	$1,511
2015	$54,287	$7,107 (15%)	$32,695	$20,081	$1,511
2014	$47,180	$2,960 (7%)	$30,380	$15,340	$1,460
2013	$44,220	--	$29,020	$13,795	$1,405

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does PAFA School provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 37 dormitories available to its students at $12,990 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at PAFA School is $1,443 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: PAFA School estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,768.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, PAFA School 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: $3,040

If living off-campus, with family: $6,408

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,408
How much is PAFA School application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: PAFA School offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,622	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,622	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	$12,990	N/A	37
2021	N/A	$12,580	N/A	29
2020	N/A	$13,500	N/A	55
2019	N/A	$12,764	N/A	61
2018	N/A	$11,980	N/A	47
2017	N/A	$11,980	N/A	38
2016	N/A	$10,395	N/A	27

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 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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