Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $71,612. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $56,162 |
| Housing & meals | — |
| Books & supplies | $3,920 |
| Personal & travel | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $71,612 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
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Southern California Institute of Architecture net price compared with other California colleges
Southern California Institute of Architecture has the 105th-lowest average net price of 115 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Pacific Union College | $41,008 | 58% | $70,484 |
| 102 | University of San Francisco | $41,431 | 70% | $89,812 |
| 103 | Laguna College of Art and Design | $42,505 | 52% | $47,867 |
| 104 | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | $42,607 | 74% | — |
| 105 | Southern California Institute of Architecture | $43,923 | 71% | $71,909 |
| 106 | La Sierra University | $45,566 | 60% | $61,824 |
| 107 | Southern California University of Health Sciences | $45,848 | 50% | $70,649 |
| 108 | California Institute of the Arts | $46,080 | 67% | $41,198 |
| 109 | Chapman University | $46,555 | 82% | $70,070 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All California colleges →
Why Southern California Institute of Architecture costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | 77% | $43,923 | 71% | $71,909 | This school |
| Westmont College | 77% | $29,053 | 70% | $64,778 | |
| John Paul the Great Catholic University | 80% | $34,666 | 64% | $56,930 | |
| Otis College of Art and Design | 82% | $51,248 | 66% | $58,152 | |
| Whittier College | 81% | $25,757 | 60% | $59,492 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Southern California Institute of Architecture would cost you $14,870 more per year than Westmont College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Southern California Institute of Architecture.
- Westmont College gives aided families $14,408 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | Southern California Institute of Architecture | Westmont College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $71,612 | $71,150 | +$462 |
| Average grants | −$27,689 | −$42,097 | +$14,408 |
| You pay | $43,923 | $29,053 | +$14,870 |
“+” means Southern California Institute of Architecture costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Southern California Institute of Architecture cost questions
How much is tuition at Southern California Institute of Architecture?
Tuition and fees are $56,162 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Southern California Institute of Architecture?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $71,612 a year.
What do families actually pay at Southern California Institute of Architecture?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $43,923 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $36,824; $48–75k pay $66,362; $110k+ pay —.
How much debt do Southern California Institute of Architecture graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $33,250, and 1.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Southern California Institute of Architecture overview