Tuition + Fees
2026–27 Tuition + Fees
Here is a quick breakdown of costs.
Tuition |
Per Semester |
Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12-18 credit hours) | $23,770 | $47,540 |
| Additional Credits (per credit hour) | $2,030 | $4,060 |
| Tuition Deposit (One-time, non-refundable) | $300 | |
| Housing Reservation Fee (non-refundable) | $200 |
Housing + Meals |
Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
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Uptown Residence Hall (First-Year) |
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| 1 Bedroom Suite (double occupancy) | $5,460 | $10,920 |
| 2 Bedroom Suite (4 students) | $5,460 | $10,920 |
| Studio (single occupancy) | $5,970 | $11,940 |
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Euclid 117 Residence Hall |
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| 2 Bedroom Suite | $5,460 | $10,920 |
| 4 Bedroom Suite | $5,870 | $11,740 |
| Studio | $5,970 | $11,940 |
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Meal Plans* |
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| CaseCash Only Meal Plan | $1,325 | $2,650 |
| 5 meals per week plus $150 CaseCash | $1,985* | $3,970* |
| 7 meals per week plus $100 CaseCash | $2,800* | $5,600* |
| 10 meals per week plus $250 CaseCash | $3,785* | $7,570* |
Health Services |
Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
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Health Service Fee Mandatory for all students taking 12 or more credit hours; optional for students taking less than 12 credit hours. This fee is nonrefundable. |
$390 | $780 |
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CWRU Medical Plan* Optional to all students (may not be purchased separately from Health Service Fee). This fee is nonrefundable. |
$2,110* | $4,220* |
Standard Fees |
Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee | $360 | $780 |
| Facilities Fee | $740 | $1,480 |
| Health Service Fee | $390 | $780 |
| Student Activity Fee | $190 | $380 |
| First-year Supplies Fee | $250 | $500 |
| Orientation Fee (one-time only) | $235 |
Other Fees |
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|---|---|---|
| Late Registration Fee (assessed after 7/15) | $350 | |
| BFA Extension Fee | $2,030 | |
| Parking Fee | $500 | |
| Replacement for lost parking hang tag | $500 | |
| Withdrawal Fee | $100 | |
| Graduation Fee | $190 | |
| International Student Orientation Fee | $625 | |
| Facilities Fee per Credit Hour | $70 | |
| Technology Fee per Credit Hour | $50 |
*Set by Case Western Reserve University and are subject to change. Case Western Reserve University has not yet received approval from the state insurance department for the 2026/2027 Medical Plan benefits, features and rates above. As part of the approval process, the State may require us to make changes to the benefits, features and/or rates.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance (COA) is the combination of direct expenses (or billable) and indirect expenses (things like holiday travel, living incidentals, etc) associated with attending college. It is used with the calculated Student Aid Index (SAI) from data reported on the FAFSA to determine eligibility for financial aid.
Billable (Direct) Costs
All students receive a tuition and fees statement each semester in their myCIA account. The statement includes charges for tuition and room and board (if they’re living in CIA’s residence halls and/or have purchased a meal plan).
Indirect Costs
Books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses are not costs that students are billed through CIA. However, these expenses are associated with attending college and are included in the cost of attendance.
Cost of Attendance 2026-27
The cost of attendance is based on incoming students who are living in a 2-bedroom suite (4 students) or a 1-bedroom suite (double occupancy) in CIA’s Uptown Residence Hall, using the CaseCash-only meal plan.
| Billable (Direct) Costs | Fall | Spring | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 23,770 | 23,770 | 47,540 |
| Fees** | 1,680 | 1,680 | 3,360 |
| Orientation fee | 235 | 235 | |
| Foundation Supply Kit | 250 | 250 | 500 |
| Room (Uptown Residence Hall 2 Bedroom Suite) | 5,460 | 5,460 | 10,920 |
| Meals (CaseCash only) | 1,325 | 1,325 | 2,650 |
| Billable (Direct) Costs Subtotal | 32,720 | 32,720 | 65,205 |
| Indirect Expenses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books/Supplies | 850 | 850 | 1,700 |
| Transportation | 625 | 625 | 1,250 |
| Food | 1,175 | 1,175 | 2,350 |
| Personal Expenses | 850 | 850 | 1,700 |
| Indirect Expenses Subtotal | 3,500 | 3,500 | 7,000 |
| Cost of Attendance Total | 36,220 | 35,985 | 72,205 |
** Fees include Facilities, Technology, Health Services and Student Activities. For full breakdown of fees, please check the Tuition + Fees schedule above.
The cost of attendance for incoming students who are commuting from the home of their parents/relatives.
| Billable (Direct) Costs | Fall | Spring | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 23,770 | 23,770 | 47,540 |
| Fees** | 1,680 | 1,680 | 3,360 |
| Orientation fee | 235 | 235 | |
| Foundation Supply Kit | 250 | 250 | 500 |
| Billable (Direct) Costs Subtotal | 25,935 | 25,700 | 51,635 |
| Indirect Expenses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Expenses – Housing | 1,825 | 1,825 | 3,650 |
| Living Expenses – Food | 750 | 750 | 1,500 |
| Books/Supplies | 850 | 850 | 1,700 |
| Transportation | 875 | 875 | 1,750 |
| Personal Expenses | 850 | 850 | 1,700 |
| Indirect Expenses Subtotal | 5,150 | 5,150 | 10,300 |
| Cost of Attendance Total | 31,085 | 30,850 | 61,935 |
** Fees include Facilities, Technology, Health Services and Student Activities. For full breakdown of fees, please check the Tuition + Fees schedule above.
The cost of attendance for incoming students who are commuting from an off-campus rental.
| Billable (Direct) Costs | Fall | Spring | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 23,770 | 23,770 | 47,540 |
| Fees** | 1,680 | 1,680 | 3,360 |
| Orientation fee | 235 | 235 | |
| Foundation Supply Kit | 250 | 250 | 500 |
| Billable (Direct) Costs Subtotal | 25,935 | 25,700 | 51,635 |
| Indirect Expenses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Expenses – Housing | 4,750 | 4,750 | 9,500 |
| Living Expenses – Food | 2,500 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
| Books/Supplies | 850 | 850 | 1,700 |
| Transportation | 875 | 875 | 1,750 |
| Personal Expenses | 850 | 850 | 1,700 |
| Indirect Expenses Subtotal | 9,825 | 9,825 | 19,650 |
| Cost of Attendance Total | 35,760 | 35,525 | 71,285 |
** Fees include Facilities, Technology, Health Services and Student Activities. For full breakdown of fees, please check the Tuition + Fees schedule above.
The cost of attendance for students currently enrolled who are living on-campus in a 2-bedroom suite in the Euclid 117 residence hall with the CaseCash only meal plan.
| Billable (Direct) Costs | Fall | Spring | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 23,770 | 23,770 | 47,540 |
| Fees** | 1,680 | 1,680 | 3,360 |
| Room (Uptown Residence Hall 2 Bedroom Suite) | 5,460 | 5,460 | 10,920 |
| Meals (CaseCash only) | 1,325 | 1,325 | 2,650 |
| Billable (Direct) Costs Subtotal | 32,235 | 32,235 | 64,470 |
| Indirect Expenses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books/Supplies | 1,100 | 1,100 | 2,200 |
| Transportation | 625 | 625 | 1,250 |
| Food | 1,175 | 1,175 | 2,350 |
| Personal Expenses | 850 | 850 | 1,700 |
| Indirect Expenses Subtotal | 3,750 | 3,750 | 7,500 |
| Cost of Attendance Total | 35,985 | 35,985 | 71,970 |
** Fees include Facilities, Technology, Health Services and Student Activities. For full breakdown of fees, please check the Tuition + Fees schedule above.
The cost of attendance for continuing students commuting from the home of their parents/relatives.
| Billable (Direct) Costs | Fall | Spring | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 23,770 | 23,770 | 47,540 |
| Fees** | 1,680 | 1,680 | 3,360 |
| Billable (Direct) Costs Subtotal | 25,450 | 25,450 | 50,900 |
| Indirect Expenses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Expenses – Housing | 1,825 | 1,825 | 3,650 |
| Living Expenses – Food | 750 | 750 | 1,500 |
| Books and Supplies | 1,100 | 1,100 | 2,200 |
| Transportation | 875 | 875 | 1,750 |
| Personal Expenses | 850 | 850 | 1,700 |
| Indirect Expenses Subtotal | 5,400 | 5,400 | 10,800 |
| Cost of Attendance Total | 30,850 | 30,850 | 61,700 |
** Fees include Facilities, Technology, Health Services and Student Activities. For full breakdown of fees, please check the Tuition + Fees schedule above.
The cost of attendance for continuing students who are commuting from an off-campus rental.
| Billable (Direct) Costs | Fall | Spring | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 23,770 | 23,770 | 47,540 |
| Fees** | 1,680 | 1,680 | 3,360 |
| Billable (Direct) Costs Subtotal | 25,450 | 25,450 | 50,900 |
| Indirect Expenses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Expenses – Housing | 4,750 | 4,750 | 9,500 |
| Living Expenses – Food | 2,500 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
| Books and Supplies | 1,100 | 1,100 | 2,200 |
| Transportation | 875 | 875 | 1,750 |
| Personal Expenses | 850 | 850 | 1,700 |
| Indirect Expenses Subtotal | 10,075 | 10,075 | 20,150 |
| Cost of Attendance Total | 35,525 | 30,525 | 71,050 |
** Fees include Facilities, Technology, Health Services and Student Activities. For full breakdown of fees, please check the Tuition + Fees schedule above.
Laptop Requirements
Just as artists need the right tools for their work, so do art students need certain tools for success.
To ensure that you have the tools you’ll need to succeed in your major, CIA requires that you have a laptop. At a minimum, this laptop should support Adobe Creative Cloud for your first-year courses. The majority of first-year digital work is centered around Adobe Creative Cloud. Once you enter your sophomore year, it is expected you will own a laptop which meets major-specific requirements, outlined on the Laptop Requirements page on myCIA.
CIA provides computer labs, printers, and other high-tech equipment to address the higher-end, specialized needs of all students.
The average one-time cost will vary by major, but is expected to range between $1,500 and $2,500, including hardware, software, warranty, and any other required items.