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The University of the Arts Tuition and Fees

The University of the Arts is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Around 63% of the students are females and 37% are males. Notably, The University of the Arts is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At TUA around 51% are white, 19% are Black or African American, and 13% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Moreover, around 97% of the students are 24 and under. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Jud

$44,780

Tuition

$67,741

Cost of Attendance

$39,387

Net Price

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The University of the Arts Tuition and Fees

The University of the Arts offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very high, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the university is estimated to be around $46,680, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. While housing costs $16,958, the charges for books and supplies and other expenses stand at $4,014 and $2,520, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$44,930	$44,930
Book & Supplies	$4,014	$4,014
Room & Board cost	$16,322	$16,322
Other Expenses	$2,475	$2,475
Total Cost of Attendance	$67,741	$67,741

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They will be required to plan for various other expenses associated with the cost of attendance, including lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among other things. What's more, at The University of the Arts, the total tuition and fees for the enrolled students come out to be around $46,680 in a year. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $4,014 for books and supplies, $15,589 toward room and boarding, and $2,520 for different other expenses in a year. So, the overall cost of attending TUA comes out to be about $68,803 per year, according to the most recent information available.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$39,387

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$34,740

$30,001 to $48,000

$35,981

$48,001 to $75,000

$39,515

$75,001 to $110,000

$37,541

$110,000+

$39,909

As for the net cost for attending TUA, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $41,658 at TUA. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $39,618, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $37,844. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $38,546 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $39,411 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $42,555 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$44,930	$44,930
Room & Board Cost	$16,322	$16,322
Total Tuition & Fees	$61,252	$61,252

At The University of the Arts, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $46,680 per year. They would also be required to pay around $15,589 for their room and boarding expenses. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $68,803.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$44,780	$44,780
Fees	$150	$150

As for the students looking to enroll in postgraduate programs at TUA, the tuition and fees they are charged add up to $46,680 per year. This sum includes their graduate tuition of $46,530 and the graduation fees of $150 as well.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$2,182
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,866

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend TUA. The cost per credit hour for graduate degrees sits at $778, while that of undergraduate degrees is $359, as per the 2019-2020 fee structure.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$16,322	$14,220
Other Expense	$2,475	$2,475
Book & Supplies	$4,014	$4,014

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at TUA, the actual amount to be paid varies based on whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The on-campus logding facilities cost $19,478 per year, while students have to pay $16,740 a year for off-campus housing. For on-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total around $16,958 per year, while the amount charged for off-campus candidates stands at $14,220. In addition to that, the candidates will have to pay an amount of about $4,014 for books and supplies. Furthermore, the other expenses that the students should plan for come to around $2,520.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$16,322

Off Campus

$14,220

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,475

Off Campus

$2,475

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$4,014

Off Campus

$4,014

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at TUA are projected to cost around $346,903 as per official data. In comparison, the total expenses for undergraduate students stood at $41,658 for 2018-2019, $39,387 for 2017-2018, and $39,322 for 2016-2017.

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