TUITION, FEES, & REFUNDS
Once students have been admitted to their chosen program, tuition is due in full by the start of each 15-week term. Students will not be allowed to start a given term unless payment for that term is received in full prior to the term start date.
Application Fee: $75 USD (one-time)
Tuition: $350 per undergraduate credit hour
$575 per graduate credit hour
Cost Per Undergraduate Certificate Program
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Semester Credit Hours | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Mastery Certificate |
6 | 18 | $6300 |
| Application Fee | $75 | ||
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $900 | ||
| *Art Supplies DES 204 and DES 205 | $200 | ||
| Program Total Cost | $7,475 | ||
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Semester Credit Hours | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Pattern Design Certificate | 5 | 15 | $5,250 |
| Application Fee | $75 | ||
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $900 | ||
| *Art Supplies DES 204 and DES 205 | $200 | ||
| Program Total Cost | $6,425 | ||
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Semester Credit Hours | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Production Design Certificate | 9 | 27 | $9,450 |
| Application Fee | $75 | ||
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $900 | ||
| *Art Supplies DES 204 and DES 205 | $200 | ||
| Program Total Cost | $10,625 | ||
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Semester Credit Hours | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design Business Certificate | 12 | 36 | $12,600 |
| Application Fee | $75 | ||
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $900 | ||
| *Art Supplies DES 204 and DES 205 | $200 | ||
| Program Total Cost | $13,775 | ||
Cost Per Graduate Program
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Semester Credit Hours | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Master of Arts in Design Business | |||
| Emphasis in Digital Technology | 12 | 36 | $20,700 |
| Emphasis in Visual Arts | 12 | 36 | $20,700 |
| Application Fee | $75 | ||
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $900 | ||
| *Art Supplies for DES 502, DES 503, and ART 606 | $200 | ||
| Program Total Cost | $21,875 | ||
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Semester Credit Hours | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Master of Fine Arts in Digital Design |
20 | 60 | $34,500 |
| Application Fee | $75 | ||
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $1,000 | ||
| *Art Supplies DES 502, DES 503, and ART 606 | $200 | ||
| Program Total Cost | $35,775 | ||
Cost Per Course (academic credit)
| Undergraduate Course Enrollment (for academic credit) | Total Costs |
|---|---|
| Tuition Total ($350 per semester credit hour x 3) | $1,050 |
| Application Fee | $75 |
| Estimated Textbooks and Technology* (not included in tuition cost) | $100 |
| Art Supplies* | $100 |
| Course Total Cost | $1,330 |
| Graduate Course Enrollment (for academic credit) | Total Costs |
|---|---|
| Tuition Total ($575 per semester credit hour x 3) | $1,725 |
| Application Fee | $75 |
| Estimated Textbooks and Technology* (not included in tuition cost) | $100 |
| Art Supplies* | $100 |
| Course Total Cost | $2,000 |
Cost Per Course (audit only)
| Audit Course Enrollment (no academic credit) | Total Costs |
|---|---|
| Tuition Total (per course) | $1,035 |
| Application Fee | $75 |
| Estimated Textbooks and Technology* (not included in tuition cost) | $100 |
| Art Supplies* | $100 |
| Course Total Cost | $1,310 |
*Only the tuition and application fee are due to the University. Textbooks, technology, and supplies are purchased by students from vendors of their choice. Textbook and art supplies are conservative estimates, and actual costs may be lower than estimated above.
**For students who must take Pre-Requisite courses, they enroll in DES 101, DES 102, DES 103 at $350 per credit hour for a total of $3,150. This is in addition to the tuition costs shown here.
Students are not charged interest or payment plan fees for deferred payments, nor do they receive any discounts for payments made in advance of the term they are due. The University does not charge students fees for late payments.
Cost for Continuing Education Courses
Continuing education courses may be offered for academic credit or on a non credit basis. Tuition for credit bearing continuing education courses is determined according to the institution's undergraduate or graduate credit hour tuition rates, as applicable. Tuition for non credit continuing education courses is listed directly on the website alongside each course description.
CANCELLATIONS AND WITHDRAWAL
Cancellation Policy
Students have the right to cancel their enrollment at any time up to the fifth calendar day after signing the enrollment agreement and receive a refund of all monies paid (excluding the $75 application fee). Notification of cancellation may be conveyed to the University in any manner; however, writing is preferred.
Withdrawal Policy
Course Withdrawal/Refund Policy
A student may withdraw from courses at the University of Art & Design for any reason and receive a refund based on the refund schedule provided below. A student who completes a course prior to the scheduled term end date is not eligible for a refund, regardless of how many weeks it took the student to complete the course.
| Length of Term | Percentage of Tuition Refunded to the Student (excluding the application fee) AFTER | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 weeks | Week 1 | 100% |
| Week 2 | 80% | |
| Week 3 | 70% | |
| Week 4 | 60% | |
| Week 5 | 50% | |
| Week 6 | 40% | |
| Week 7 | 30% | |
| Week 8 | 20% | |
| Week 9 | 10% | |
| Week 10-15 | 0% | |
Sample Refund Policy: If a student enrolls in an undergraduate certificate program and pays for one course ($1,050) at the beginning of the 15-week term and withdraws after Week 2, the student receives a refund of: $735.00 (the University retains $315.00). [Calculation: $1,050 x .70 = $735.00] This is an example only and refunds amounts may be different based on individual student finances.
Sample Refund Policy: If a student enrolls in the graduate degree program and pays for one course
($1,725) at the beginning of the 15-week term and withdraws after Week 5, the student receives a refund of: $690 (the University retains $1,035). [Calculation: $1,725 x .40 = $690] This is an example only and refunds amounts may be different based on individual student finances.
The University of Arts & Design calculates refunds using the date of withdrawal. The University determines this based on the date the student made the withdrawal request or when the student is dismissed for failure to abide by the code of conduct, to maintain satisfactory academic progress, or to meet financial obligations. The University processes any refund due to the student within 30 days of the date of withdrawal.
Cancellation and Refund Policy (California Residents Only)
The University of Arts & Design is a private institution that is registered in the State of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Registration means compliance with state standards as set forth in the CEC and 5, CCR. University of Arts & Design is not accredited. Students enrolled in unaccredited institutions are not eligible for federal financial aid programs.
California Cancellation Policy
In addition to the Cancellation Policy above, please note that withdrawal may also be effectuated by the student's conduct, including, but not necessarily limited to, a student's lack of attendance. A notice of cancellation shall be in writing.
For the purpose of determining the amount of the refund, the date of the student’s withdrawal shall be the date of student communication of intent to withdraw or as of the date the institution terminates the student’s enrollment due to non-attendance, failure to maintain satisfactory progress; failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution; and/or failure to meet financial obligations.
California Refund Policy
Students who withdraw after the program commencement date will be provided a prorated refund, up to 60% of a term, based on the number of days completed divided by the total days in the term. Students who withdraw after 60% of the semester is completed (for example, after day seven of week nine in a 15-week term) are not eligible for a refund.
Sample Refund Policy: If a student enrolls in the graduate degree program and pays for one course ($1,725) at the beginning of the 15-week term and withdraws on day 23 of the 15-week term, the student is issued a $1,345.50 refund.
| Total Tuition Paid | $1,725 |
|---|---|
| Percent of term completed (23 days completed / 105 rounded to closest whole number) | 22% |
| Amount Retained | $379.50 |
| Refund amount due to student | $1,345.50 |
Refunds are made using the original method of payment, within 30 calendar days of the date of withdrawal.
For the purpose of determining the amount of the refund, the date of the student’s withdrawal shall be the date of student communication of intent to withdraw or as of the date the institution terminates the student’s enrollment due to non-attendance, failure to maintain satisfactory progress; failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution; and/or failure to meet financial obligations.