We believe that the degree programs at Academy of Art University are an investment that can create personal, intellectual, and professional gains for the rest of your life. We also realize that this investment requires careful planning, and in many cases, some sacrifice. We are committed to providing students with the information necessary to finance their education.
We encourage you to partner with your admissions and financial aid representatives to explore all your funding options. Together, we will tailor a manageable financial plan that will cover the costs of your educational investment without breaking the bank.
The cost of attendance at Academy of Art University for full-time undergraduate and graduate students is estimated below. Also included are tuition payment options.
Undergraduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,011 per unit – 3 units per class
Graduate & Art Teaching Credential (Domestic Students) : $1,137 per unit – 3 units per class
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application Fee* | $50 |
| Registration Fee* | $50/semester |
| Enrollment Fee** | $95, first term domestic students only |
| Student Activity Fee | $30/semester, onsite only |
| Course Fees | $400/average per semester |
| Materials/Supplies | $540/average per semester |
| Total | $26,399/estimated undergraduate expenses for a full-time student for the academic year |
Undergraduate Tuition (International Students): $1,059 per unit – 3 units per class
Graduate & Art Teaching Credential (International Students): $1,191 per unit – 3 units per class
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application Fee* | $150 |
| Registration Fee* | $50/semester |
| International Student Services Fee* | $300 - onsite only |
| Student Activity Fee | $30/semester, onsite only |
| Tuition Deposit*** | $2,500 - will go towards tuition upon enrollment |
| Course Fees | $400/average per semester |
| Materials/Supplies | $540/average per semester |
| Total | $27,856/estimated undergraduate expenses for a full-time student for the academic year |
*These fees are non-refundable, non-deferrable and non-transferrable
**Enrollment fee is charged in lieu of $50 registration fee for domestic students in their first semester
***Refundable and will be returned within 45 days of our receipt of a formal notice that you will not attend Academy of Art University
Note: You will receive Student Self-Service login information as part of your student welcome kit if you are admitted to the University.
Academy of Art offers many different ways to help you structure your payments, including installment plans and interest-free payment plans. Our account receivable representatives can walk you and your family through all of your options for financial assistance and payments. If you have any account-related questions, please contact Accounts Receivable to speak to a representative at 1-415-618-6429.
Credit Card
If you are paying by credit card, you can pay online by logging in to Student Self-Service. Payments can be made 24 hours a day. Follow this path once you are logged-in to Student Self-Service: My Educational Profile > Finances > Make a Payment/Installment Plan.
Check
To pay by check, please:
Cash
You can make cash payments in person at the Accounts Receivable Department on the 4th floor of the 150 Hayes St. building during normal business hours.
Installment Plan
Our installment plan is available to all students. The installment plan enables students to pay their tuition in four separate payments during the Fall and Spring semesters and two separate payments during Summer. Students may also use the installment plan for any portion of their tuition not covered by their awarded financial aid. Installment plan agreement contracts and information regarding the Academy’s installment plan may be obtained from the Accounts Receivable office. The Accounts Receivable staff may assist the student with the completion of the required contract. Students enrolled for Fall or Spring may submit an online application for our four-month installment plan contract and students enrolled for Summer may do it for our two-month installment plan contract. Go to Student Self Service and navigate to “My Educational Profile”, click on “Finances” link to apply online for the installment plan. A payment plan fee of $50.00 is due with the first installment.
Fall Payment Due Dates
Interest-Free Plans
In addition to our four-month installment plan, we also offer a pre-payment option. This option allows students and parents to pay in advance for a future term’s tuition and place the residual balance on our regular installment plan. This money management method allows both students and parents to budget and finance their educational costs in advance, and lessen the financial burden as each semester begins. If you are choosing to utilize the four-month installment plan in addition to pre-payments you have made, please advise your Accounts Receivable advisor at the time we assist you with the completion of the contract.
International Payments
Academy of Art University accepts all international payments via Flywire. It’s a secure and streamlined payment process that makes it easy to pay from accounts in your home country. With Flywire, you can pay online from countries around the world, typically in your home currency.
Why Use Flywire?
Pay from accounts in your home country, outside of US. For most countries and territories, you pay in your home currency and Flywire will send funds in $USD directly to Academy of Art University Offers payment methods that range from bank transfer, credit cards, e-wallets and more for most countries and territories. Avoid unnecessary bank fees and receive favorable foreign exchange rates Track the progress of your payment anytime online and receive email and text alerts each step of the way including when it reaches Academy of Art Benefit from Flywire multilingual customer support via phone, chat and email.
How to Make a Payment Online
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