Tuition and fees

Application Fees:

A non-refundable fee is required for each application submitted, made payable to CalArts. The fee schedule is as follows:

Applications meeting the Regular Deadline of January 5, 2010:
$70 for each domestic application
$85 for each international application

Please complete your application online or download the application (pdf file) and mail to the following address:

CalArts
Office of Admissions
24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355

Tuition

Tuition at CalArts is established annually by the Board of Trustees and is subject to change each year. Tuition in 2009–2010 is $34,830 for full-time enrollment. It is anticipated that tuition will increase in successive years. New and prospective students will be notified when a change in the tuition rate occurs.

Tuition covers instruction, facilities, and some materials used within the regular programs. Students should be prepared to supply materials required for most projects. Tuition and fees (less any financial aid awarded) are due before or upon registration each semester. For new students, a nonrefundable admission deposit of $500, to be applied toward tuition, is due with the Statement of Intention to Register. Upon registration, new students must make a deposit of $300 to cover loss or damage to CalArts property (keys, library books, equipment, etc.). It is refundable at the time of graduation or withdrawal.

Payment plan

CalArts offers payment options that can help you afford your education. Once accepted, you may enroll in one of the monthly payment plans offered by our partner, Tuition Management Systems. The payment option is available for a small enrollment fee and includes personal account service, automated account information 24 hours a day and access to your account through their website. Please visit our payment plan page for more information on payment options.

You may also use our Payment Worksheet to estimate different payment options.

Health insurance fee

$1,218 (payable with tuition)

Lab fees

May be assessed when necessary in certain courses, such as the Color Photo Lab, Mac Lab, and Critical Studies Lab.