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The School has a one-time non-refundable (please see Cancellation Policy below for details) registration deposit of $1,000. The deposit will be applied to the first semester tuition upon enrollment. The school offers a seven semester Master of Architecture program (equivalent to three academic years + one summer). The program is available to applicants that have a Bachelor’s degree in any field of study. Curriculum information is available here. Applicants may complete the program in five semesters with the maximum allowable transfer credits. Credits for coursework from other colleges and universities may be transferable from accredited, approved colleges, universities, and programs, provided the work is equivalent to a graduate-level course at The School of Architecture and a grade of B- or better was earned. The School will accept up to 42 credits or 1/3 of the total program requirements in transfer (whichever is less). Effective for the 2023-2024 academic year, the total tuition and student housing costs for the applicants that qualify for the five-semester program is $93,250. Total tuition and student housing costs for the applicants that qualify for the seven-semester program is $130,550.
You may make payments for tuition and fees online using the "Make Payment" link below. If you are applying to the M.Arch program, you may also pay the $50 application fee there.
Tuition
$18,000
Student Housing
$4,400 – $8,600*
Insurance & Activities (Annual)
$2,500
Total Cost
$24,900 – $29,100
* Housing cost is dependent on local availability and occupancy type (1br, 2br, etc.)
Overall cost of additional expenses is estimated as follows (depending on personal circumstances):
Transportation: $3,100 per year Personal Expenses: $4,500 per year
Books & Supplies: $1,250 per year
Computer Expenses: $2,500 one time
Board: $2,400 per year
Personal Expenses: $4,500
An applicant who provides written notice of cancellation within three days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and federal and state holidays) of signing an enrollment agreement is entitled to a refund of all monies paid. No later than 30 days of receiving the notice of cancellation, the School shall provide a 100% refund. An applicant requesting cancellation more than three days after signing an enrollment agreement and making an initial payment, but prior to entering the school, is entitled to a refund of all refundable monies paid.
Tuition and other fees are refundable on the following schedule:
100% within the first week of semester start
50% in weeks 2 and 3
25% in week 4 and 0% after that
Non-refundable fees are:
$1000-year one tuition deposit
$50 application fee
$500 accident insurance fee (may change annually)
$2,000 activity fee (may change annually)
