COA Test
bfa full-time cost of attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) includes all costs payable directly to the college — such as tuition and fees — as well as estimates for things you may need to complete your degree, like books & supplies, a computer, and transportation. Student Health Insurance is an annual fee charged in the first semester of enrollment and can be waived with proof of comparable coverage by a reasonable deadline.
Part-time BFA students are charged $2,251 per credit. BFA students are considered part-time when enrolled in fewer than 12 credits in a semester. Certain indirect costs (books & supplies, transportation) are prorated for students enrolled at least half-time (6–11.5 credits). Food & housing, federal loan fees, and personal/miscellaneous expenses are not included for students enrolled less than half-time.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus | Commuting From Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,018 | $54,018 | $54,018 |
| General Fee | $1,852 | $1,852 | $1,852 |
| Technology Fee | $266 | $266 | $266 |
| Orientation Fee1 | $148 | $148 | $148 |
| Commencement Fee2 | $249 | $249 | $249 |
| Estimated Class Fees | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Housing & Food | $21,058 | $15,810* | $2,264* |
| Books, Supplies & Computer* | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Transportation* | $0 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Personal* | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Loan Fees* | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| PLUS Loan Fees*a | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Praxis Exam*b | $260 | $260 | $260 |
| Total First Year | $81,622 | $77,874 | $64,328 |
| Total Sophomore / Junior | $81,474 | $77,726 | $64,180 |
| Total Senior | $81,723 | $77,975 | $64,429 |
1One-time fee charged during the first semester of a new degree program.
2One-time fee charged during the final semester 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.
aAdded 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.
bOne-time budget item added to account for the cost of the Praxis Exam to attain the PA K–12 Art Teacher Certification.
