For the academic year 2024-2025, NCAD's tuition & fees is $18,100 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its NCAD's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $21,768.
The average tuition of similar schools to NCAD is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,541 in 2025.
DigiPen Institute of Technology has the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,950 and University of Phoenix-Washington has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,552 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to NCAD is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between NCAD and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| The Art Institute of SeattleSeattle, WA | $17,460 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Northwest College of Art & DesignTacoma, WA | $18,100 | $765 | $800 | - | $15,384 | ||
| University of Phoenix-WashingtonTukwila, WA | $9,552 | - | - | - | - | ||
| DigiPen Institute of TechnologyRedmond, WA | $38,950 | $1,245 | $2,715 | $19,512 | $19,512 | ||
| Sanford-Brown College-SeattleTukwila, WA | $13,548 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Seattle Film InstituteSeattle, WA | $33,000 | $495 | $740 | - | $17,310 | ||
| Average | - | $21,768 | - | $835 | $1,418 | $19,512 | $17,402 |