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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$51,574 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$33,544 tuition
$13,530 off campus room & board
$4,000 books
$500 fees

$51,574 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$33,544 tuition
$13,530 off campus room & board
$4,000 books
$500 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$13,970 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
74% of students receive aid
38% get federal aid ($6,148 avg)
14% get state aid ($7,909 avg)
55% get institn'l aid ($13,970 avg)
54% get loans ($8,110 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 4.54% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 4.54% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$1,517,697
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $16,678 66%
Federal Grant Aid $6,148 38%
Pell Grants $5,141 38%
Other Federal Grants $1,247 31%
Institution Grant Aid $13,970 55%
State Grant Aid $7,909 14%
Student Loans $8,110 54%
Federal Loans $6,907 54%
Other Loans $29,667 2%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

Amount
- R
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Financial Aid Contact Info
1700 Lida St
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-2200
http://www.artcenter.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $1,198
Out of State $1,198

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • John Ives. Pasadena
  • Sep-05-2012 I am a current student here

    Its not cheap. But if arts what you want to do its the place to be. So its the price you pay to get the best possible education in you field.

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  • 4
  • Kevin from Yuba City, CA
  • Jul-01-2012 I am a current student here

    Art Center was recently named the most expensive art school in the U.S. It is pricey, no joke. It's easy to say it's not worth it, but when looking at how successful students are upon graduating, it kind of is worth the price. Artists here become the best of the best. The connections and opportunities made possible here are priceless. If you can afford it, you won't be disappointed.

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  • 5
  • Aaron from Canoga Park, CA
  • Apr-10-2012 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Expensive, but provides a world class education that employers take note of. If pursuing fine arts, gallerists are also taking notice. While attending, exploit the great resources of the campus!

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