Our Master of Fine Arts program encompasses both full residency and low residency options. There are no differences to the curriculum, application process, or cost of attendance. Click here to learn more.
2025-2026 Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Costs
| Item | Summer Trimester | Fall Trimester | Spring Trimester | Annual Cost |
| Tuition | $14,486 | $14,486 | $14,486 | $43,458 |
| Enrollment Fee | $300 one-time charge | N/A | N/A | $300 |
| Technology & Services Fee | $275 first trimester only fee | N/A | N/A | $275 first trimester only fee |
| Studio Fee | $180 first trimester only fee | N/A | N/A | $180 first trimester only fee |
| Transcript Fee | $50 one-time charge | N/A | N/A | $50 one-time charge |
| Orientation Fee | $75 one-time charge | N/A | N/A | $75 one-time charge |
| Housing Deposit & Placement Fee | $200 one-time charge | N/A | N/A | $200 one-time charge |
| *Estimated Housing Costs | $5,600 for summer | $6,905 for fall | $6,905 for spring | $19,410 |
| **Estimated Mandatory Health Insurance | $850 charged in summer | $3,203 charged in fall | N/A | $4,053 |
| ***Estimated Lab Fees | N/A | $1,600 second year only | N/A | $1,600 second year only |
| Commencement Fee | N/A | N/A | $150 charged spring of graduation year | $150 charged spring of graduation year |
| Total | $22,016 | $26,194 | $21,541 | $69,751 |
*Room & Board is an estimate based on the typical MFA student in a single apartment, see the Housing Costs page for more information.
**The Mandatory Health Insurance charges may be waived with proof of a valid health insurance plan. For more information about the waiver process, visit the Student Accounts page.
***Lab fees are course or travel related fees charged during the second year of the MFA program
For a full list of our 2024-2025 rates for the MFA program, please click here.
For a full list of our 2023-2024 rates for the MFA program, please click here.
Meal plans are not included with housing costs for graduate students, but may be purchased separately by filling out a Student Meal Plan Contract. Please note that the Cafe is not open during the summer intensive.