For the academic year 2021-2022, the undergraduate tuition & fees at CalArts is $53,466. The 2022 undergraduate tuition is same as the last year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($38,862 - private (not-for-profit) School of art, music, and design).
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for academic year 2022-2023 is $54,440. It is a 1.8% increase compared to 2022's rate. This rate is officially announced by school and it may be subject to change. For update and details of fee schedule, check the
school's bursar/financial aid page.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,961 for year 2022. The on-campus living costs decreased by 2.46% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 0.72% compared to the previous year.
CalArts Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | Tuition & Fees | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2020-2021 | $53,466 | $20,465 |
2021-2022 | $53,466 | $19,961 |
2022-2023 | $54,440 | $19,469 |
Change % 2022-2023 | 1.82% | -2.46% |
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $53,466 for the academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($39,466 - private (not-for-profit) School of art, music, and design).
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $54,440 for the academic year 2022-2023. It is a 1.8% increase compared to 2022's rate. This rate is officially announced by school and it may be subject to change. For update and details of fee schedule, check the
school's bursar/financial aid page.
CalArts Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | Tuition & Fees | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2020-2021 | $53,466 | $20,465 |
2021-2022 | $53,466 | $19,961 |
2022-2023 | $54,440 | $19,469 |
Change % 2022-2023 | 1.82% | -2.46% |
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who
take additional courses more than regular credit hours at CalArts. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,783. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,762.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2021-2022)
| Year | Cost Per Credit Hour |
Undergraduate | 2020-2021 | $1,762 |
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2021-2022 | $1,783 |
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2022-2023 | $1,804 |
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Graduate | 2020-2021 | $1,762 |
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2021-2022 | $1,762 |
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2022-2023 | $1,762 |
The 2022 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2023 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $34,200 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $50,600 for California Institute of the Arts graduates.
Mean Earning After Graduation By Time
| Total | Male | Female |
6 Years After Graduation | $34,200 | $36,600 | $31,600 |
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7 Years After Graduation | $38,700 | - | - |
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8 Years After Graduation | $42,700 | - | - |
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9 Years After Graduation | $48,200 | - | - |
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10 Years After Graduation | $50,600 | $57,800 | $41,900 |
The next table compares the tuition & fees between California Institute of the Arts and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.