Estimated yearly costs

Student budget summary
2008–09 academic year

All figures are for the full, two semester, academic year.

Fixed expenses

Tuition: $32,860
Student Activity/Life Fee: $76
Energy fee: $100
Technology fee: $400

Tuition and fees

Application Fee

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

 
Applications meeting the Preferred Deadline of December 1, 2008:

$50 for each domestic application

$65 for each international application