Tuition & Fees
Paying for your UArts Education
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In the section below, we have outlined the direct and indirect charges associated with a UArts education. Most students receive some form of merit-based scholarship or need-based aid so few students pay these full amounts.
UArts offers a wide range of financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, or student employment — funded through federal, state, university, or private organizations.
- Merit-based scholarships are awarded as part of the admissions process.
- Need-based packages are provided per the results of the FAFSA.
All students are encouraged to complete the admissions process and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine the actual cost of their enrollment at UArts.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
2018-2019
Full-time (12-18 credits) Annual Tuition (flat fee): $44,780
Deposit (required 1st semester, nonrefundable; applied towards tuition): $300
Cost-per-credit (part-time & over 18 credits): $1,866
Cost-per-credit (non-matriculated): $1,305
Non-major Private Lessons (flat fee): $220
2017-2018
Full-time (12-18 credits) Annual Tuition (flat fee): $43,100
Deposit (required 1st semester, nonrefundable; applied towards tuition): $300
Cost-per-credit (part-time & over 18 credits): $1,795
Cost-per-credit (non-matriculated): $1,256
Non-major Private Lessons (flat fee): $220
2018-2019
Shared Room (within apartment): $10,540/Year
Single Room (within shared apartment): $11,260/Year
Single Studio Apartment: $11,824/Year
Annual Housing Reservation Deposit (non-refundable, applied towards security deposit): $200
Annual Security Deposit (refundable if no damage charges): $200
2017-2018
Shared Room (within apartment): $10,150/Year
Single Room (within shared apartment): $10,850/YearSingle Studio Apartment: $11,375/Year
Annual Housing Reservation Deposit (non-refundable, applied towards security deposit): $200
Annual Security Deposit (refundable if no damage charges): $200
2018-2019
Platinum Plan (required for first-year resident students): $5,782/Year
Includes 19 meals per week and $125 dining dollars per semester
Gold Plan: $5,012/Year
Includes 14 meals per week and $25 dining dollars per semester
Silver Plan: $3,856/Year
Includes 10 meals per week
Bronze Plan: $2,184/Year
Includes five meals per week
2017-2018
Platinum Plan (required for first-year resident students): $5,560/Year
Includes 19 meals per week and $125 dining dollars per semester
Gold Plan: $4,800/Year
Includes 14 meals per week and $25 dining dollars per semester
Silver Plan: $3,700/Year
Includes 10 meals per week
Bronze Plan: $2,100/Year
Includes five meals per week
Summer 2018 Tuition, Housing, and Fees
Summer tuition is offered at a discounted rate to assist students in making progress towards completing their degree. We strongly suggest that students who are considering attending during the summer schedule time to meet with an SFS counselor.
Summer Tuition: $1,251, per credit
Summer Internship Tuition: $129 per credit, for the first 3 credits. After the first 3 credits, students are billed at the full summer per credit rate.
Summer Housing: $308 per week, must be enrolled in summer coursework
Summer Housing Deposit: $200 per session, if not in housing during the prior spring.
Meal plans are not available during the summer sessions.
Books
Estimated cost of books: $1,314 (per year)
Laptops
Students should expect to set aside additional funds for a mandatory laptop. For more information and computer requirements by major, visit the Laptop Requirement page.
Transportation
Estimated cost of residential transportation: $819 (per year)
Estimated cost of commuter transportation: $1,962 (per year)
Personal Expenses
Estimated personal expenses per academic year: $1,656 (per year)
Student Services Fee
$150 ($75 per semester)
Health Insurance
Cost for coverage beginning 8/1/18-7/31/19: $2,171.00 (per year)
The University of the Arts requires that all full-time, matriculated students taking six or more credits carry health insurance either through their own insurance company or the school-based plan. See more information in our Health Services section.