Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

UndergraduateGraduatePer Credit HourComparison
For the academic year 2021-2022, the undergraduate tuition & fees at SFAI is $46,064. The 2023 undergraduate tuition is same as the last year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $41,522.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2022-2023 is $46,064 which is the same as current year.
You may want to compare the school to other California schools with tuition changes from last year at California colleges tuition change page.
SFAI Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & Fees
2019-2020$46,064
2020-2021$46,064
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $48,250 for the academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $42,436.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $48,250 for the academic year 2022-2023 which is the same as current year.
SFAI Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & Fees
2019-2020$48,250
2020-2021$48,250
Change % 2020-2021-
2021-2022$48,250
San Francisco Art Institute - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

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 SFAI. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $2,000. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $2,100.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2021-2022)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2020-2021$2,000
2021-2022$2,000
2022-2023$2,000
Graduate2020-2021$2,100
2021-2022$2,100
2022-2023$2,100
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.
San Francisco Art Institute - Tuition per Credit Hour

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between San Francisco Art Institute and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between San Francisco Art Institute and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
San Francisco Art Institute$46,064
University of Southern California$68,237
University of the People$1,200
National University$13,320
Stanford University$62,484
Northcentral University$12,594

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SFAI?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SFAI is $183,084.
Since the tuition & fees at San Francisco Art Institute have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2026Fall 2022$45,947$45,829$45,712$45,596$183,084
Class of 2027Fall 2023$45,829$45,712$45,596$45,479$182,617
Class of 2028Fall 2024$45,712$45,596$45,479$45,363$182,151
Class of 2029Fall 2025$45,596$45,479$45,363$45,248$181,687
Class of 2030Fall 2026$45,479$45,363$45,248$45,132$181,223

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is -$nan.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at San Francisco Art Institute.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2026Fall 2022-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan
Class of 2027Fall 2023-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan
Class of 2028Fall 2024-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan
Class of 2029Fall 2025-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan
Class of 2030Fall 2026-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 85% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is -$nan.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at San Francisco Art Institute.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2026Fall 2022-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan
Class of 2027Fall 2023-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan
Class of 2028Fall 2024-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan
Class of 2029Fall 2025-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan
Class of 2030Fall 2026-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan-$nan

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2023 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at San Francisco Art Institute.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
San Francisco Art Institute 2022 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$46,064$0 -
Graduate$48,250 $0-
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