Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $35,000 for full-time, 30.0 credits. All completed applications will be considered for merit-based scholarships based on the overall strength of the application.
Tuition Breakdown:
$35,000 for full-time enrollment, 30.0 credits.
Students enrolled part-time will be charged the per credit tuition rate: $1,200 per credit.
Fees:
- Academy Service Fee (non-refundable): $500
- Studio Damage Deposit (refundable, annual): $100 per semester, $200 annually For Studio Residency & Post-Baccalaureate students only
- Locker Fee (refundable): $25 per semester, $50 annually For Foundation students only
- Foundry Fee (per class): $40
- Sculpture Fee (per class): $25
PAFA is a non-profit school accredited through the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
PAFA is an applicant for licensure with the State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
PAFA, like any other college or university, cannot guarantee that credit earned will transfer to another institution. Transfer of credit is regulated by the criteria established by the receiving institution. It is the student's responsibility to confirm whether credits will be accepted by another institution of the student's choice. All PAFA officials are required to accurately represent the transferability of any courses, programs, and certificates offered by PAFA.