California Institute of the Arts - Cost and Financial Aid
Costs (2011-12)
Comprehensive Costs: $47,886 includes full-time tuition ($37,684), mandatory fees ($576), and room and board ($9626). Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load
Room and board: College room only: $5450. Room and board charges vary according to board plan, housing facility, and location
Payment plan: Installment
Waivers: Employees or children of employees
Financial Aid
Of all full-time matriculated undergraduates who enrolled in 2009, 734 applied for aid, 655 were judged to have need, 36 had their need fully met. 236 Federal Work-Study jobs (averaging $2515). 4 state and other part-time jobs (averaging $1500)
In 2009, 59 non-need-based awards were made
Average percent of need met: 74%
Average financial aid package: $30,448
Average need-based loan: $9445
Average need-based gift aid: $16,573
Average non-need-based aid: $7043
Average indebtedness upon graduation: $49,928