Art Degrees Online

Tuition And Fees

A student is typically enrolled for an academic year (2 semesters) and tuition is based on the number of credits scheduled each semester. The BFA program in Visual Communication typically consists of 4.5 academic years (9 semesters) for a double major. The BFA program in Photography typically consists of
4.5 academic years (9 semesters). Repeat or withdrawn courses will incur additional tuition charges. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Full Time Tuition

Full time enrollment is defined as 13–15 credits per semester. Any credit above the full time maximum of 15 credits per semester will be charged at the part time tuition rate.
September 2009

Academic year (2 semesters) $16,100
September 2008

Academic year (2 semesters) $15,200
September 2006 and 2007

Academic year (2 semesters) $14,300
Part Time Tuition

Part time enrollment is defined as less than 13 credits per semester.
September 2009

Charge per credit $710
Note: a single class is typically 2 credits/$1420 or 3 credits/$2130. See program grids for information on individual course credit.
September 2008

Charge per credit $665
Note: a single class is typically 2 credits /$1330 or 3 credits /$1995. See program grids for information on individual course credit
September 2006 and 2007

Charge per credit $625
Note: a single class is typically 2 credits /$1250 or 3 credits /$1875. See program grids for information on individual course credit
Fees$50 Activity Fee – per semester
(Students who begin program Sept.2008 and beyond)
$50 Application Fee • Non-refundable
$100 International Student Application Fee • Non-refundable
$25 Computer lab fine
$25 NSF check fee
$5 Official transcript copy (each) for non-enrolled students
$15 Orientation fee
$10 Parking fee (per semester)
$10 Parking tickets
$100 Program withdrawal fee
$50 Readmission fee
$100 Registration Fee (per academic year)
$150 Tuition deposit paid before enrollment and applied to tuition charges. Non-refundable Late payments will be charged a monthly 0.83% finance charge.

Tuition Payment Plans

Payment plans are available for those who qualify, please contact the Finance Director for details. These plans do not include art materials, kits, or books.
Art Supplies

Students are required to furnish their own art supplies during the program. The estimated cost of consumable art supplies is $125 per month and the estimated cost of text books is $300 per semester. Purchases should be made before the semester begins. At the instructors’ discretion, students may be marked absent if they attempt to attend classes without required books and supplies.

Atelier Art Supply (located on the NCA campus) provides a starting art kit for all freshmen at an estimated cost of $600 per kit. Purchase date for the art kit is in the summer. Contact Atelier Art at (360) 779-9993 ext. 8144.

Tuition and Fees Schedule | On-ground Education | Academic Calendar Revised 12/8/08
Program Per Academic Per Credit Full Program Total Program Degree Books & Supplies
Term* Hour Tuition Credits Per Program (estimates)
Advertising and Design $5,775 $385 $69,300 180 credits BFA $7,200
Computer Animation $6,030 $385 $72,360 188 credits BFA $7,200
Digital Movie Production $5,775 $385 $69,300 180 credits BFA $7,200
Digital Photography $5,775 $385 $34,650 90 credits AS $5,700
Digital Production $5,775 $385 $34,650 90 credits AS $3,600
Fashion Design and Marketing $5,775 $385 $34,650 90 credits AS $3,600
$5,775 $385 $69,300 180 credits BFA $7,200
Fashion Merchandising $5,775 $385 $69,300 180 credits BA $7,200
Graphic Design $5,775 $385 $34,650 90 credits AS $3,600
$5,775 $385 $69,300 180 credits BFA $7,200
Interior Design $5,775 $385 $34,650 90 credits AS $3,600
$5,775 $385 $69,300 180 credits BFA $7,200
Recording Arts $5,775 $385 $69,300 180 credits BFA $7,200
* The tuition per term cost is calculated based on dividing the number of terms in the program (approx. 12) by the estimated total cost of the program. The actual tuition costs will vary depending on the number of credits taken during each term and the level of the class.
Fees
Application Fee (non-refundable) $ 50
Exemption Examination PASS, earn credit $300
Exemption Examination FAIL, no credit $ 50
Graduation $ 50
Late Tuition Payment $ 20
Late registration $ 50
Returned Check $ 25
Transcript** $ 5
** First copy is free of charge. Each additional copy is $5.00.
Re-Schedule (to change start date) $100
Student Activity/Lab Fee (per quarter) $100
(Advertising & Design, Fashion, Graphic, Interior Design, Computer Animation, Fashion Merchandising, Digital Production, Digital Movie Production)
Digital Photography Student Activity/Lab Fee (per quarter) $175
Recording Arts Student Activity/Lab Fee (per quarter) $200
Withdrawal Fee $ 50
Identification Card** $ 5
Required Equipment estimate $1,900-Digital Photography Program
Instructional Camera Kit (included in the books and supplies estimate)
Tuition and Fees Schedule – Online Education | Academic Calendar
Program Per Academic Per Credit Full Program Total Program Degree Full Books, Software &
Term* Hour Tuition Credits Supplies (estimates) **
Advertising and Design $3,937.50 $350 $63,000 180 credits BFA $6,864
Fashion Merchandising $3,937.50 $350 $63,000 180 credits BA $6,864
Graphic Design $3,937.50 $350 $31,500 90 credits AS $3,432
$3,937.50 $350 $63,000 180 credits BFA $6,864
Web Design $3,937.50 $350 $31,500 90 credits AS $3,432
Web Development $3,937.50 $350 $63,000 180 credits BFA $6,864
* The tuition per term cost is calculated based on dividing the number of terms in the program (approx. 16) by the estimated total cost of the program. The actual tuition costs will vary depending on the number of credits taken during each term and the level of the class.
** Books, software and supplies include a custom suite of products which are provided to the student by Words of Wisdom, LLC. At the college’s discretion, books may be delivered in an electronic or standard textbook format. If a student cancels enrollment prior to the start, $250 will be charged for books and supplies previously received until such materials are returned to Words of Wisdom, LLC.
Fees
Application Fee (non-refundable) $ 50
Exemption Examination PASS, earn credit $300
Exemption Examination FAIL, no credit $ 50
Graduation $ 50
Transcript*** $ 5
Software for students who switch computer platforms (PC/Mac): **** Associate student $250 Bachelor student $500
*** First copy is free of charge. Each additional copy is $5.00.
**** This software charge will be incurred by students who decide to switch computer platforms during their program (e.g. PC to Mac or Mac to PC).
Effective for all students who begin classes at the International Academy of Design & Technology on or after January 1, 2009. All prices