TUITION & FEES
A college education is a substantial investment, that’s why we make it a top priority to provide you with the financial resources and support you need to get started on the path to your creative career.
LOCK IN COMPETITIVE TUITION WITH RMCAD
At RMCAD, we understand that investing in a college education is a major decision and a major investment. That’s why we offer competitive, affordable tuition when compared to other art and design colleges. Students’ tuition rates are locked in at the time of their initial start date and will not increase as long as they remain enrolled in their program. Please contact admissions for information about our tuition lock policy at 303.753.6046!
The tuition and fees stated below are the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
On Campus + Online Students
Cost per Credit
Semester Tuition + Fees
Annual Tuition + Fees
Full-Time Students (12 Credits)
$740
$10,095
$20,190
Part-Time Students (6 Credits)
$740
$5,655
$11,310
On Campus + Online Students
Cost per Credit
Semester Tuition + Fees
Annual Tuition + Fees
Full-Time Students (12 Credits)
$250
$3,000
$6,000
Part-Time Students (6 Credits)
$250
$1,500
$3,000
*The numbers above are net of the Active Military Scholarship (AMS). All AMS recipients are responsible for their own equipment fees, which must be paid out of pocket.
Estimated Total Tuition
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
$87,576
$87,576
Academy of Art University
$135,120
$135,120
Savings with RMCAD
$47,544
$47,544
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN
$142,560
$142,560
Savings with RMCAD
$54,984
$54,984
School of Visual Arts
$196,560
$196,560
Savings with RMCAD
$108,984
$108,984
Otis College of Art + Design
$204,000
$204,000
Savings with RMCAD
$116,424
$116,424
Ringling College
$210,360
$210,360
Savings with RMCAD
$122,784
$122,784
California College of the Arts
$228,360
$228,360
Savings with RMCAD
$140,784
$140,784
| Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design | Academy of Art University | Savannah College of Art + Design | School of Visual Arts | Otis College of Art + Design | Ringling College | California College of the Arts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit | $740 | $1,239 | $1,219 | $1,713 | $2,200 | $1,753 | $1,979 |
| Estimated Total Tuition | $91,020 | $148,680 | $146,240 | $205,560 | $264,000 | $210,360 | $237,480 |
| Estimated Tuition Savings with RMCAD | $57,660 | $55,220 | $114,540 | $172,980 | $119,340 | $146,460 |
Equipment Fees:
- Fashion Design Equipment Fee: $1,650 (One time, 1st semester only, your equipment to keep)
- Music Production Equipment Fee: $2,400 (One time, 1st semester only, your equipment to keep)
Semester Fees Coverage:
- Software licensing (including Adobe and other program related
products) - LinkedIn Learning Subscription
- Learning Management System platform access
- Electronic Library Resources
- Security/Cybersecurity
- Tutoring, technology and other support services