Tuition and Fees
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An important advantage of DCAD is our tuition, which is considerably lower than other independent colleges of art and design. Thanks to the generous support of the City of Wilmington, students who plan a four-year BFA curriculum may achieve significant savings by completing their first two years of study at DCAD and completing their final two years at another distinguished art and design school.
less expensive than competing art and design schools
of DCAD students receive financial aid
average merit received over the course of two years
average savings compared to competing colleges
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Annual Cost of Attendance – Full-Time Students
Housing & Meal Plan | ||
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Student Housing – Single Room | $9,300 | /year |
Student Housing – Double Room | $9,000 | /year |
Student Housing – Triple Room | $8,500 | /year |
Resident Meal Plan | $4,700 | /year |
Commuter Meal Plan | $350 | /semester |
Direct Costs | ||
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Tuition | $27,780 | /year |
Comprehensive Fee | $1,720 | /year |
Total: |
$29,500
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Indirect Costs | ||
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Personal Expenses | $1,000 | /year |
Transportation | $750 | /year |
Miscellaneous Expenses | $3,660 | /year |
Books & Supplies | $700 | /year |
Laptop (requirements below) | $2,500 | /year |
Total: |
$8,610
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Part-Time Students | ||
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Cost per credit | $1,350 | |
Comprehensive Fee | $1,720 | /year |
Supply Expenses for Specific Courses | ||
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First Year Art Kit | $700 | |
Art History Textbook | $180 | |
3D Foundation Course - FN140 | $250 | |
Sculpture I Course - FA251 | $200 | |
Sculpture II Course - FA252 | $260 |