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. 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 Repeat or withdrawn courses will incur additional tuition charges.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.
Tuition and fees listed below apply to new BFA students enrolled for the 2010–2011 academic year. Continuing students should see the Financial Aid Officer or Finance Director for their applicable tuition rate.
Full Time Tuition per Academic year (2 semesters) $17,100
Note: New Students entering September 2010
Part Time Tuition
Part time enrollment is defined as less than 13 credits per semester.
Part Time Tuition Charge per credit $755
Note: A single class is typically 2 credits / $1,510 or 3 credits $2,265. See
program grids for information on individual course credits.
Fees
| $50 | Activity Fee – per semester (Students who begin program Sept.2009 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) |
| $20 | 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.