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Certificate Program Costs

Costs vary by program– you can see the total estimated cost for each program below. Please note that the tuition cost is subject to increase yearly based on credit and fee rates.

Because of the format of the Communication Design Certificate and the Non-Credit Certificates, students in these programs are not eligible for federal financial aid.

For-credit certificate (not eligible for aid)

Total Cost for Level 1: $6,218
Total Cost for Level 2: $6,035
Total Cost for Level 3, $6,936
(approximate, including tuition*, course credit, and fees, but not including materials)

The credit cost is $478 per credit
The fees per class vary between $240 and $350
Non-credit course costs vary based on course length

There are three stackable Communication Design Certificates.

Level 1: 4 courses, totaling 11 credits
Level 2: 4 courses, totaling 10 credits
Level 3: 5 courses, totaling 12 credits

Students typically take 6 credits per semester, but this is not required.
Payment for classes is due only upon registration.

*Tuition cost is subject to increase based on yearly credit and fee rates

Non-credit Certificate

Total program cost: $4600
Individual class cost:
$575
(Three-credit classes are typically $1413.)
Supplies: cost varies

For-credit certificate

Total program cost: $16,262
(
approximate, including tuition*, course credit, and fees, but not including materials)
Average class cost: $1,674 (3 credits plus $240 fee) 

The credit cost is $478 per credit
The fees per class are $240 or $350

The Fashion Design Certificate consists of 10 courses, totaling 29 credits

Students typically take 6 credits per semester, but this is not required.
Payment for classes is due only upon registration.

*Tuition cost is subject to increase based on yearly credit and fee rates.

For-credit certificate

Total program cost: $16,056
(approximate,
including tuition*, course credit, and fees, but not including materials)
Average class cost: $1,784 (3 credits plus $350 fee)

The credit cost is $478 per credit
The fee per class is $350

The Furniture Design Certificate consists of 9 courses, totaling 27 credits
Students typically take 6 credits per semester, but this is not required.
Payment for classes is due only upon registration.

*Tuition cost is subject to increase based on yearly credit and fee rates

Non-credit certificate

Total program cost: $4,600
Individual class cost: $575
Books and supplies: $50 per course (estimate)

Non-credit Certificate

Total program cost: $4600 (at $575 each)
Individual class cost: $575 or $675
(Three-credit classes count for two 7-week classes, and are typically $1523.)
Supplies: cost varies by class.

 

Non-credit Certificate

Total program cost: $4,600
Individual class cost: $575
Books and supplies: $50-$100

Estimated Cost of Attendance

If you are apply for financial aid and are accepted into the Fashion Design Certificate, Furniture Design Certificate, or a Postbaccalaureate program, you’ll receive a personalized Cost of Attendance (COA) in your financial aid offer.

Student charges are based on the tuition cost per credit and the average number of credits taken in one academic year. The estimated per credit cost for 2024-2025 is indicated in the chart below. All incoming student budgets include an additional $1,500 estimate for the cost of a computer.

Fashion Design or Furniture Design Certificate Programs
12 credits/year
Postbac Programs
24 credits/year
Teacher Preparation Program (TPP)
24 credits/year
Student Charges$5,904
$492 per credit
$21,240
$885 per credit
$15,024
$626 per
credit
Books, course materials, supplies and
equipment (Non-Billed)
$1,000$2,000$2,000
Living expenses (housing and food) (Non-Billed)$12,270$12,270$12,270
Transportation (Non-Billed)$2,490$2,490$2,490
Miscellaneous personal expenses (Non-billed)$7,950$7,950$7,950
Estimate for a computer
for remote/hybrid learning (incoming
students only)
$1,500$1,500$1,500
Totals$31,114$47,450$41,234

Your cost of attendance includes:

  • Tuition and fees payable to the institution
  • An estimate for housing and food for renting an off campus apartment
  • Books, course materials, supplies and equipment, including the cost of a computer (for
    incoming students)
  • Transportation
  • Miscellaneous personal expenses

We calculate your COA based on your residency status as well as the information you provide about your living arrangements. If your living arrangements change, please notify the Office of Student Financial Assistance so we can update your COA.

The following expenses may be added to a student’s Cost of Attendance, if applicable:

  • Federal Student Loan Fees
  • Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential costs
  • Health Insurance (2023-2024 cost was $3,779; 2024-2025 cost TBD.)
  • Dependent Care
  • Disability-related expenses
  • Study Abroad expenses
  • Cooperative education costs
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