Art Center College of Design: cost & net price by income
Pasadena, California
Here's what students actually pay to attend Art Center College of Design after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $40,209 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $54,154. Published in-state tuition is $51,640. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$40,209/yr
- $30k–$48k$43,406/yr
- $48k–$75k$42,992/yr
- $75k–$110k$48,702/yr
- $110k+$54,154/yr
Art Center College of Design cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $51,640
- Out-of-state tuition
- $51,640
- Students receiving aid
- 25%
B
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Art Center College of Design cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Art Center College of Design is about $40,209 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Art Center College of Design?
- At Art Center College of Design, published in-state tuition is $51,640 and out-of-state tuition is $51,640 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Art Center College of Design worth the cost?
- FindU gives Art Center College of Design a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)