BFA Full-Time Cost of Attendance (2025-2026)
Part time BFA students are charged a per credit rate of $2,185 per credit. BFA students are considered part time if they enroll in fewer than 12 credits in a semester.
Certain indirect costs are prorated for students who are less than full time but at least half time (6-11.5 credits). These costs include; books & supplies and transportation.
Certain indirect costs are not included for students who are less than half time (less than 6 credits). These costs include; food & housing, federal loan fees, and personal & miscellaneous expenses.
| BFA Full-Time Cost of Attendance | On Campus | Off Campus | Commuting From Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,444 | $52,444 | $52,444 |
| General Fee | $1,798 | $1,798 | $1,798 |
| Technology Fee | $258 | $258 | $258 |
| Orientation Fee¹ | $144 | $144 | $144 |
| Commencement Fee² | $242 | $242 | $242 |
| Housing & Food | $20,386 | $22,552 | $3,686 |
| *Books & Supplies | $2,978 | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| *Computer Expense | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| *Transportation | $0 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| *Personal | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| *Loan Fees | $80 | $80 |
$80 |
| *PLUS Loan Feesª | Varies | Varies |
Varies |
| *Praxis Examº | $260 | $260 |
$260 |
| Total First Year | $80,510 | $84,176 | $65,310 |
| Total Sophomore/Junior | $79,366 | $83,032 | $64,166 |
| Total Senior | $79,608 | $83,274 | $65,408 |
²One-time fee charged during the final semester at the end of a degree program
*These expenses are NOT charged by the college but are included in the student’s cost of attendance for allowable educational expenses if needed
³ One-time budget item added to account for the cost of purchasing a computer for all students at the start of the BFA program
ª Added as a budget item to account for the exact amount of origination fee assessed on the PLUS Loan if it is added to the financial aid offer
º One-time budget item added to account for the cost of the Praxis Exam to attain the PA K-12 Art Teacher Certification
