Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between best Graphic Design schools. For state residents, the average COA is $41,550 when living on campus and $42,846 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $78,974 when living on campus and $80,270 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
1 | Rhode Island School of Design | $59,760 | $2,700 | $19,350 | $19,350 | |
2 | Yale University | $64,700 | $1,000 | $22,600 | - | |
3 | Maryland Institute College of Art | $55,150 | $1,500 | $21,574 | $23,579 | |
4 | Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | $1,000 | $18,868 | $17,058 | |
5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $16,458 | $39,042 | $1,240 | $22,269 | $23,088 |
6 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | $42,450 | $1,722 | - | - | |
7 | Art Center College of Design | $51,640 | $4,000 | - | $24,256 | |
7 | California Institute of the Arts | $56,724 | $938 | $19,646 | $27,645 | |
9 | School of Visual Arts | $49,140 | $1,868 | $29,900 | $29,600 | |
10 | The New School | $56,386 | $1,300 | $32,714 | $32,714 | |
Average | $16,458 | $53,882 | $1,727 | $23,365 | $24,661 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between best Graphic Design schools. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,458 for in-state students and $55,152 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of best Graphic Design schools are increased by 3.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the best Graphic Design schools, Yale University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,700 and Virginia Commonwealth University has the lowest tuition & fees of $39,042 for undergraduate programs.
Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
1 | Rhode Island School of Design | $57,505 | $59,760 | ||
2 | Yale University | $62,250 | $64,700 | ||
3 | Maryland Institute College of Art | $53,815 | $55,150 | ||
4 | Carnegie Mellon University | $60,854 | $63,829 | ||
5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $15,642 | $37,588 | $16,458 | $39,042 |
6 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
7 | Art Center College of Design | $49,942 | $51,640 | ||
7 | California Institute of the Arts | $55,056 | $56,724 | ||
9 | School of Visual Arts | $46,800 | $49,140 | ||
10 | The New School | $54,371 | $56,386 | ||
Average | $15,642 | $53,131 | $16,458 | $55,152 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between best Graphic Design schools. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,753 for state residents and $49,846 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of best Graphic Design schools are increased by 0.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the best Graphic Design schools, Rhode Island School of Design requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $58,690 and Virginia Commonwealth University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,550.
Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
1 | Rhode Island School of Design | $57,505 | $59,760 | ||
2 | Yale University | $46,900 | $48,300 | ||
3 | Maryland Institute College of Art | $53,815 | $55,150 | ||
4 | Carnegie Mellon University | $48,557 | $49,450 | ||
5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $15,754 | $29,782 | $16,753 | $31,589 |
6 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
7 | Art Center College of Design | $52,726 | $54,518 | ||
7 | California Institute of the Arts | $55,056 | $41,790 | ||
9 | School of Visual Arts | $52,420 | $55,040 | ||
10 | The New School | $51,232 | $53,018 | ||
Average | $15,754 | $49,777 | $16,753 | $49,846 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best Graphic Design schools. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of best Graphic Design schools is $23,365 when a student lives on campus and $24,661 when living off campus.
Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
1 | Rhode Island School of Design | $15,850 | $3,500 | $15,850 | $3,500 | - |
2 | Yale University | $19,180 | $3,420 | - | - | - |
3 | Maryland Institute College of Art | $19,924 | $1,650 | $21,674 | $1,905 | - |
4 | Carnegie Mellon University | $17,468 | $1,400 | $15,658 | $1,400 | - |
5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $16,119 | $6,150 | $14,054 | $9,034 | - |
6 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | - | - | - | - | - |
7 | Art Center College of Design | - | - | $17,272 | $6,984 | - |
7 | California Institute of the Arts | $12,820 | $6,826 | $18,600 | $9,045 | - |
9 | School of Visual Arts | $24,200 | $5,700 | $24,200 | $5,400 | - |
10 | The New School | $29,874 | $2,840 | $29,874 | $2,840 | - |
Average | $19,429 | $3,936 | $19,648 | $5,014 | - |
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