California Institute of the Arts: cost & net price by income
Valencia, California
Here's what students actually pay to attend California Institute of the Arts after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $52,801 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $62,385. Published in-state tuition is $56,724. 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$52,801/yr
- $30k–$48k$51,512/yr
- $48k–$75k$55,675/yr
- $75k–$110k$58,534/yr
- $110k+$62,385/yr
California Institute of the Arts cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $56,724
- Out-of-state tuition
- $56,724
- Students receiving aid
- 22%
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 California Institute of the Arts cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at California Institute of the Arts is about $52,801 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at California Institute of the Arts?
- At California Institute of the Arts, published in-state tuition is $56,724 and out-of-state tuition is $56,724 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is California Institute of the Arts worth the cost?
- FindU gives California Institute of the Arts a value grade of B+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)