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Cost of Attendance



For all B.Arch, M.Arch 1, M.Arch 2, SCIFI and MediaSCAPES students, full-time enrollment requires a minimum course load of one studio course and three seminar classes (15 units), and covers a maximum of one studio and four seminars (18 units). The maximum load of credits a student may take in one semester is 21, and additional tuition will be charged for any units beyond 18. Students attend an average of two terms per year. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

2010/11 Tuition & fees for NEW students
(per semester):

Tuition
Administrative fee
Student Union fee
TOTAL

$13,750
$125
$50
$13,925


Ancillary and living expenses
The following additional expenses are estimates calculated for an unmarried student for a one semester (four month) period. These figures should be used only as a guideline. Travel to and from California is not included.

Estimated expenses (per semester)  

Course supplies & books
Room & board
Loan Fees
Transportation
Miscellaneous
TOTAL

$2,002
$5,533
$175
$808
$1,121
$9,639


2010/11 TOTAL TUITION, FEES AND ESTIMATED EXPENSES (per semester): $23,564



Additional miscellaneous expenses


All students  

SCI-Arc parking permit
(per term)

$150


International students  

International student fee
(one-time only)
Mandatory health insurance premium
(per year)

$500

$870


SCIFI students  

Out of pocket course travel expenses
(estimate/per semester)

$2500


MediaSCAPES students  

Out of pocket course travel/material expenses
(estimate/per semester, including allowance for trips)

$2000

Making + Meaning Summer Program (2010)


There is a $25 application fee for this program.

Tuition
Lab fee
TOTAL

Course materials
(estimate)

$3,125
$275
$3,400

$200

Please note all amounts are subject to change.