Pennsylvania College of Art and Design 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,450

Cost of attendance at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design 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

$28,450

Cost of attendance at Pennsylvania College of Art and 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.

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 College of Art and Design was $26,452. 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design net price calculator

$26,452

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 Pennsylvania College of Art and 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	$26,452	$1,869 (7%)	$21,326	$22,222	$24,475	$29,708	$34,235
2021	$28,321	$1,394 (5%)	$22,615	$21,952	$27,888	$30,818	$35,626
2020	$26,927	$644 (2%)	$22,740	$23,080	$26,303	$29,936	$30,560
2019	$26,283	$1,188 (4%)	$19,062	$21,724	$26,396	$29,541	$30,729
2018	$27,471	$2,848 (12%)	$22,065	$22,438	$24,908	$29,518	$31,388
2017	$24,623	$1,078 (4%)	$20,137	$20,291	$25,252	$27,384	$29,173
2016	$25,701	$2,517 (11%)	$19,198	$20,798	$26,564	$27,231	$28,887
2015	$23,184	$319 (1%)	$18,960	$20,055	$22,661	$26,655	$26,760
2014	$22,865	--	$20,967	$19,518	$22,999	$28,324	$28,496

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Pennsylvania College of Art and 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	$41,038	$824 (2%)	$28,450	$10,938	$1,650
2021	$40,214	$2,174 (6%)	$27,650	$10,952	$1,612
2020	$38,040	$948 (3%)	$26,600	$9,872	$1,568
2019	$37,092	$1,207 (3%)	$25,850	$9,702	$1,540
2018	$35,885	$1,570 (5%)	$25,000	$9,375	$1,510
2017	$34,315	$1,371 (4%)	$23,800	$9,015	$1,500
2016	$32,944	$1,352 (4%)	$22,800	$8,644	$1,500
2015	$31,592	$1,420 (5%)	$22,000	$8,124	$1,468
2014	$30,172	$158	$20,680	$8,024	$1,468
2013	$30,330	--	$19,680	$9,210	$1,440

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does Pennsylvania College of Art and Design provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 102 dormitories available to its students at $9,000 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is $1,000 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Pennsylvania College of Art and Design estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,650.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Pennsylvania College of Art and 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: $1,200

If living off-campus, with family: $3,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,200
How much is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Pennsylvania College of Art and Design offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,115	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,115	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design 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 College of Art and Design for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	$9,000	N/A	102
2021	N/A	$9,000	N/A	90
2020	N/A	$9,150	N/A	68
2019	N/A	$8,650	N/A	58
2018	N/A	$9,100	N/A	26
2017	N/A	$8,126	N/A	36
2016	N/A	$8,111	N/A	35

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pennsylvania College of Art and 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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