Tuition and Fees
Program Cost:
| Tuition for Program | $72,000 ($24,000 per year/$12,000 per semester) |
| 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) |
*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.
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:
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