Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Tuition
2019–2020 Undergraduate
| Part-Time Students (1–11 credits per semester) | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| United States Residents | $206 |
| Online Only ‡ | $154.50 |
| Canadian First Nations | $206 |
| International | $412 |
| Full-Time Students (12–18 credits per semester) | Semester | Year |
|---|---|---|
| United States Residents | $2,470 ($206 per credit over 18) | $4,940 ($206 per credit over 18) |
| Online Only ‡ | $1,852.50 | $3,705 |
| Canadian First Nations | $2,470 ($206 per credit over 18) | $4,940 ($206 per credit over 18) |
| International | $4,940 ($412 per credit over 18) | $9,880 ($412 per credit over 18) |
| Item | Semester | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Room | $2,196 | $4,392 |
| Family Housing | $4,454 | $8,908 |
| Meal Plan (19 meals per week) | $2,866 | $5,732 |
| Meal Plan (14 meals per week) | $2,113 | $4,226 |
| Item | Fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Application | $25 | |
| Associated Student Government (ASG) *† | $50 (per semester) | |
| Background Check | $50 (one-time fee) | |
| Classroom, Library, and Textbooks | $75 (refundable) | |
| Duplicate Diploma | $40 | |
| Family Housing | $250 | |
| Fitness | $45 (per semester) | |
| Housing | $100 (refundable) | |
| Key Card and Room Key | $20 (refundable) | |
| Returned Check | $35 | |
| Student ID Replacement | $20 | |
| Studio | $60 (per course) | |
| Technology | $45 (per semester) | |
| Registrar’s Office | $30 (one-time fee) | |
| Undergraduate Graduation | $70 |
*Does not apply to non-degree seeking” students.
†Does not apply to summer semester registration.
‡There is a 25% tuition reduction for students who are taking all online courses for a semester.
Note: Summer 2020 semester fees are based on 2019–2020 costs, see the College Catalog.
Creative Writing MFA Tuition
Creative Writing MFA Fees (First Year)
| Item | Fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Application | $25 | |
| Tuition | $12,000 | |
| Technology | $600 | |
| Books and Materials | $1,000 | |
| Residency Housing | $1,200 | $100 (refundable) |
| Classroom and Library | n/a | $75 (refundable) |
| Key Card and Room Key | n/a | $20 (refundable) |
| Total | $14,825 | $195 |
Creative Writing MFA Fees (Second Year)
| Item | Fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Application | n/a | |
| Tuition | $12,000 | |
| Technology | $600 | |
| Books and Materials | $1,000 | |
| Residency Housing | $1,800 | $100 (refundable) |
| Classroom and Library | n/a | $75 (refundable) |
| Key Card and Room Key | n/a | $20 (refundable) |
| Total | $15,400 | $195 |
Creative Writing MFA Fees (Residency Only)
| Item | Fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Application | $25 | |
| Tuition | $1,500 | |
| Technology | $45 | |
| Residency Single Room * | $213 | $100 (refundable) |
| Residency Meal Plan | $225 | |
| Classroom and Library | n/a | $75 (refundable) |
| Key Card and Room Key * | n/a | $20 (refundable) |
| Total | $2,035 | $195 |
Creative Writing MFA Additional Fees
| Item | Fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Returned Check | $35 | n/a |
| Student ID Replacement | $20 | n/a |
| Registrar’s Office | $30 (one-time fee) | n/a |
Please see course descriptions for additional course fees if applicable.
*Spring residency and graduation residency students are responsible for accommodations. IAIA rate is available at Inn at Santa Fe, 5 miles from campus, at (888) 871-7138.
Net Price Calculator
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(The 2014–2015 college year is currently the most up-to-date information provided by IAIA which utilizes the U.S. Department of Education’s Net Price Calculator template.)
Scott Whitaker
Financial Aid Director
Student Success Center
P (505) 424-5724
E scott.whitaker@iaia.edu