Tuition and Fees
Program Cost:
| Tuition for Program* | $72,000 ($24,000 per year/$12,000 per semester/$800 per credit) |
| Academy Service Fee** (annual fee) | $1,500 ($500 per year/$250 per semester) |
| Application Fee (one-time fee) | $40 (per application) |
Variable cost per year
| Estimated Cost for Supplies (annual) | $600 ($300 per semester) depending on student needs |
| Locker Fee (refundable, annual) | $50 ($25 per semester) for students who request a locker |
| Studio Damage Deposit (refundable, annual) | $200 ($100 per semester) for 3rd year advanced students only |
| Sculpture Fee | $50 (for 2 Sculpture classes) |
*Tuition is $800 per credit for students enrolled half-time.
**The Academy Service Fee covers student services and programming (student activities, including orientation, welcome breakfast, visiting artist speakers, end of semester gatherings), secure access to the building, access to technology through PAFA’s Arcadia Fine Arts Library & Media Lab, and graduation activities. Students enrolled half-time for the Foundation and Intermediate Years will have the Academy Service Fee prorated to $125 per semester.
Tuition Due Date: Tuition and fees are charged per semester and are due on the first day of classes.
For information on payment options and PAFA's Cancellation and Refund Policy, please visit Student Financial Services:
PAFA is licensed through the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools. Program structure and details are subject to standard academic and accreditation review and may be updated accordingly.