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Tuition Schedule

Effective May 1, 2009. For students enrolling for matriculation in Summer, Fall 2009 and Winter, Spring 2010. The following schedule is for one academic year [9 months - 45 units]:

Tuition $22,205
Books & Most Supplies* $3,150
Matriculation Fee** $100
Student Association Fee** $245
Studio/Lab Usage Fee** $250
Graduation Fee** $200
Sub-Total [see application fees
below to calculate grand total]
$26,150

* Includes all books, most supplies, incidentals, and taxes.
** Non-Refundable upon matriculation.


Application Fees Schedule

Application fees are in addition to the above total and are non-refundable.
[refer to appropriate application fees schedule below]

In-State Student Application Fees
$25 paid upon application to FIDM *
$200 paid upon acceptance to FIDM *
Total - $225
Out-Of-State Student Application Fees
$25 paid upon application to FIDM *
$200 paid upon acceptance to FIDM *
$150 paid 30 days after acceptance to FIDM *
Total - $375
International Student Application Fees
$25 paid upon application to FIDM *
$200 paid upon acceptance to FIDM *
$300 paid 30 days after acceptance to FIDM *
Total - $525

* Non-refundable


Refund & Financial Services Policies

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Examples of Tuition Financing Programs

For California Residents
For All Other U.S. Residents


  • Students with prior degrees or extensive college coursework completed may contact the Office of Admissions to discuss transferability and appropriate tuition adjustments or eligibility for advanced programs.
  • Tuition and graduation fees for second year [for any two-year programs] will be based upon the prevailing tuition rate at time of acceptance and completion of second year enrollment forms. A change in major will result in a change in cost.

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