Tuition and Fees - Woodbury University
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Tuition and Fees - Woodbury University
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Learn how affordable a Woodbury Education can be!
More than 96% of undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid, with the average financial aid grants during the 2024-2025 academic year totaling over $23,254.
Our financial aid professionals will work with you to coordinate a comprehensive financial aid package consisting of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time employment through funding from state and federal programs, its own resources and donors. We are dedicated to assisting each student with a strategy that works for them. Your education can be affordable with the many financial aid options available to students today.
Tuition 2026-2027
View the tuition and fees for all of our programs for the 2026 – 2027 academic year.
Please note that the costs listed do not take into account any financial aid that you might receive.
Undergraduate Tuition
Category
Tuition Per Semester
Tuition Per Year
Notes
12-18 units
$24,168
$48,336
11 units or less
$1,574 per unit
Over 18 units (overload)
$1,574 per unit
Deposits
Category
Amount
Commitment Deposit
$500
Housing Deposit
$250
Fees
Category
Amount
Notes
ASWU Undergraduate
$125
Per semester
Campus Life
$200
All students, per semester
Co-Op Fee for IPAL Students
$200
Per semester
Course Audit Fee
$65
Deferred Payment Contract Processing Fee
$105
Per semester
Early Arrival Fee
$600
Graduate Architecture Student Fee
$100
Commencement Application Fee
$200
Identification Card Replacement Fee
$10
Late Payment Fee
$50
Late Registration Fee
$75
See academic calendar for applicable dates
Architecture, Design, and Media Program Fee
$40
Per Semester (applicable to all WSOA and WMCD majors)
PHYS/BIO Lab Fee
$50
All students taking the course
Fashion Marketing Program fee
$40
Per Semester (applicable to all Fashion Marketing majors)
MBA Association Fee
$100
Mandatory, per semester
Parking (Los Angeles Campus)
$160
All students, per semester
Returned Check Fee
$100
WUSO (Undergraduate)
$240
WUSO (Graduate)
$120
Technology Fee (Traditional Undergraduate Students, per semester)
$525
Per semester
Technology Fee (Graduate students, per unit)
$40
Per semester
Transcript Fee - Per Official Copy
Category
Amount
Online Request, Electronic Copy
$5
Online Request, Paper Copy
$10
In Person, Paper Copy
$15
Rush/Expedited Request (additional ea.)
$10
Next Day Request (additional ea.)
$25
International Request (additional ea.)
$100
Tuition 2025-2026
View the tuition and fees for all of our programs for the 2025 – 2026 academic year.
Please note that the costs listed do not take into account any financial aid that you might receive.
Undergraduate Tuition
Category
Tuition Per Semester
Tuition Per Year
Notes
12-18 units
$23,464
$46,929
11 units or less
$1,528 per unit
Over 18 units (overload)
$1,528 per unit
Graduate Tuition
Program
Tuition Per Unit
Master of Architecture (MArch)
$1,528
MS Architecture
$1,528
Master of Interior Design (MID)
$1,528
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
$1,528
Summer Tuition
Session
Date(s)
Tuition Per Unit
Maymester
May 4-May 29
$866
6 WK Intensive Studio Session 1
June 1-July 10
$866
6 WK Intensive Studio Session 2
July 13-August 21
$866
Deposits
Category
Amount
Commitment Deposit
$500
Housing Deposit
$250
Fees
Category
Amount
Notes
ASWU Undergraduate
$125
Per semester
Campus Life
$200
All students, per semester
Co-Op Fee for IPAL Students
$200
Per semester
Course Audit Fee
$65
Deferred Payment Contract Processing Fee
$105
Per semester
Early Arrival Fee
$600
Graduate Architecture Student Fee
$100
Commencement Application Fee
$200
Identification Card Replacement Fee
$10
Late Payment Fee
$50
Late Registration Fee
$75
See academic calendar for applicable dates
Architecture, Deign, and Media Program Fee
$40
Per Semester (applicable to all WSOA and WMCD majors)
PHYS/BIO Lab Fee
$50
All students taking the course
Fashion Marketing Program fee
$40
Per Semester (applicable to all Fashion Marketing majors)
MBA Association Fee
$100
Mandatory, per semester
Parking (Los Angeles Campus)
$160
All students, per semester
Returned Check Fee
$100
WUSO (Undergraduate)
$240
WUSO (Graduate)
$120
Technology Fee (Traditional Undergraduate Students, per semester)
$525
Per semester
Technology Fee (Graduate students, per unit)
$40
Per semester
Transcript Fee - Per Official Copy
Category
Amount
Online Request, Electronic Copy
$5
Online Request, Paper Copy
$10
In Person, Paper Copy
$15
Rush/Expedited Request (additional ea.)
$10
Next Day Request (additional ea.)
$25
International Request (additional ea.)
$100
MN_IMG_3046
Public vs. Private Education
Woodbury’s world-class faculty and intimate setting enable us to provide our students with unprecedented attention. It also means that our students are able to take the courses that are required to complete their degree and begin their careers in four years.
By comparison, the average time that it takes for a student to graduate from a public university is over six years, largely as a result of overcrowding and the inability to get into required courses.
The Return on Investment (ROI) of a 4-Year vs. 6-Year Degree
Graduating in four years and getting into the job market immediately has a big impact on the rate of return on the investment (ROI) in education. According to Payscale.com, Woodbury students make on average $48,000 right out of college, so over a period of six years the cost after financial aid (without taking into account the effect of taxes) is our average discounted tuition of $27,000 per year multiplied by 4 years ($108,000), minus $48,000 in earnings for 2 years ($96,000) – or about $12,000 net cost. By comparison, the average time to graduation at a public university is six years (mainly due to overcrowding and the inability to get into required courses), so the net cost at a public university at, say, $8,000 per year for six years, is $48,000. Put differently, a student who graduates two years earlier earns about $96,000, whereas the average student debt upon graduation is about $37,000.
Average Annual Cost and Median Earnings for Top Creative Colleges and Universities in the U.S.
University
Avg. Annual Cost*
Median Earnings*
Acceptance**
WOODBURY UNIVERSITY
$24K
$57K
66%
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
$44K
$58K
26%
Pratt Institute
$46K
$52K
56%
School at the Art Institute of Chicago
$45K
$39K
57%
Yale University
$18K
$89K
6%
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
$50K
$38K
25%
Art Center College of Design
$47K
$66K
71%
Carnegie Mellon University
$35K
$100K
15%
Maryland Institute College of Art
$39K
$44K
64%
Stanford University
$11K
$98K
4%
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
$17K
$111K
7%
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
$14K
$74K
12%
School of Visual Arts
$45K
$50K
71%
Virginia Commonwealth University
$22K
$50K
87%
University of Southern California (USC)
$30K
$83K
11%
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
$44K
$44K
96%
Ringling College of Art and Design
$50K
$44K
64%
Fashion Institute of Technology
$11K
$60K
54%
Harvard University
$15K
$85K
5%
College for Creative Studies
$38K
$53K
44%
The New School
$43K
$54K
57%
*Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. **Source: Niche.com
Admissions
Undergraduate
Why Woodbury?
Applying to Woodbury
Transfer Students
International Applicants
Veteran Applicants
Undocumented Applicants
Admitted Students
SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration)
Readmission
Ask a Woodbury University Student
Discover Woodbury Resources
Graduate
Readmission
Applying to Graduate Programs
Graduate Transfer Requirements
International Applicants
Veteran Applicants
Admitted Students
Costs and Affordability
Tuition and Fees
Housing and Dining
Financial Aid
Meet the Financial Aid Team
Financial Aid Process
Scholarships and Financial Aid
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Information for Veterans
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Now accepting
Fall 2026
applications!
Students
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Making Complex Reservation-LA
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Commencement 2026
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Woody's Info
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The Los Angeles Times Library
Merch Store
Canvas
Portal
Self-Service
Syllabus Library
Woody's Info
News & Events
Latest News
Upcoming Events
Parents & Families
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition and Fees
Learn how affordable a Woodbury Education can be!
More than 96% of undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid, with the average financial aid grants during the 2024-2025 academic year totaling over $23,254.
Our financial aid professionals will work with you to coordinate a comprehensive financial aid package consisting of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time employment through funding from state and federal programs, its own resources and donors. We are dedicated to assisting each student with a strategy that works for them. Your education can be affordable with the many financial aid options available to students today.
Tuition 2026-2027
View the tuition and fees for all of our programs for the 2026 – 2027 academic year.
Please note that the costs listed do not take into account any financial aid that you might receive.
Undergraduate Tuition
Category
Tuition Per Semester
Tuition Per Year
Notes
12-18 units
$24,168
$48,336
11 units or less
$1,574 per unit
Over 18 units (overload)
$1,574 per unit
Deposits
Category
Amount
Commitment Deposit
$500
Housing Deposit
$250
Fees
Category
Amount
Notes
ASWU Undergraduate
$125
Per semester
Campus Life
$200
All students, per semester
Co-Op Fee for IPAL Students
$200
Per semester
Course Audit Fee
$65
Deferred Payment Contract Processing Fee
$105
Per semester
Early Arrival Fee
$600
Graduate Architecture Student Fee
$100
Commencement Application Fee
$200
Identification Card Replacement Fee
$10
Late Payment Fee
$50
Late Registration Fee
$75
See academic calendar for applicable dates
Architecture, Design, and Media Program Fee
$40
Per Semester (applicable to all WSOA and WMCD majors)
PHYS/BIO Lab Fee
$50
All students taking the course
Fashion Marketing Program fee
$40
Per Semester (applicable to all Fashion Marketing majors)
MBA Association Fee
$100
Mandatory, per semester
Parking (Los Angeles Campus)
$160
All students, per semester
Returned Check Fee
$100
WUSO (Undergraduate)
$240
WUSO (Graduate)
$120
Technology Fee (Traditional Undergraduate Students, per semester)
$525
Per semester
Technology Fee (Graduate students, per unit)
$40
Per semester
Transcript Fee - Per Official Copy
Category
Amount
Online Request, Electronic Copy
$5
Online Request, Paper Copy
$10
In Person, Paper Copy
$15
Rush/Expedited Request (additional ea.)
$10
Next Day Request (additional ea.)
$25
International Request (additional ea.)
$100
Tuition 2025-2026
View the tuition and fees for all of our programs for the 2025 – 2026 academic year.
Please note that the costs listed do not take into account any financial aid that you might receive.
Undergraduate Tuition
Category
Tuition Per Semester
Tuition Per Year
Notes
12-18 units
$23,464
$46,929
11 units or less
$1,528 per unit
Over 18 units (overload)
$1,528 per unit
Graduate Tuition
Program
Tuition Per Unit
Master of Architecture (MArch)
$1,528
MS Architecture
$1,528
Master of Interior Design (MID)
$1,528
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
$1,528
Summer Tuition
Session
Date(s)
Tuition Per Unit
Maymester
May 4-May 29
$866
6 WK Intensive Studio Session 1
June 1-July 10
$866
6 WK Intensive Studio Session 2
July 13-August 21
$866
Deposits
Category
Amount
Commitment Deposit
$500
Housing Deposit
$250
Fees
Category
Amount
Notes
ASWU Undergraduate
$125
Per semester
Campus Life
$200
All students, per semester
Co-Op Fee for IPAL Students
$200
Per semester
Course Audit Fee
$65
Deferred Payment Contract Processing Fee
$105
Per semester
Early Arrival Fee
$600
Graduate Architecture Student Fee
$100
Commencement Application Fee
$200
Identification Card Replacement Fee
$10
Late Payment Fee
$50
Late Registration Fee
$75
See academic calendar for applicable dates
Architecture, Deign, and Media Program Fee
$40
Per Semester (applicable to all WSOA and WMCD majors)
PHYS/BIO Lab Fee
$50
All students taking the course
Fashion Marketing Program fee
$40
Per Semester (applicable to all Fashion Marketing majors)
MBA Association Fee
$100
Mandatory, per semester
Parking (Los Angeles Campus)
$160
All students, per semester
Returned Check Fee
$100
WUSO (Undergraduate)
$240
WUSO (Graduate)
$120
Technology Fee (Traditional Undergraduate Students, per semester)
$525
Per semester
Technology Fee (Graduate students, per unit)
$40
Per semester
Transcript Fee - Per Official Copy
Category
Amount
Online Request, Electronic Copy
$5
Online Request, Paper Copy
$10
In Person, Paper Copy
$15
Rush/Expedited Request (additional ea.)
$10
Next Day Request (additional ea.)
$25
International Request (additional ea.)
$100
MN_IMG_3046
Public vs. Private Education
Woodbury’s world-class faculty and intimate setting enable us to provide our students with unprecedented attention. It also means that our students are able to take the courses that are required to complete their degree and begin their careers in four years.
By comparison, the average time that it takes for a student to graduate from a public university is over six years, largely as a result of overcrowding and the inability to get into required courses.
The Return on Investment (ROI) of a 4-Year vs. 6-Year Degree
Graduating in four years and getting into the job market immediately has a big impact on the rate of return on the investment (ROI) in education. According to Payscale.com, Woodbury students make on average $48,000 right out of college, so over a period of six years the cost after financial aid (without taking into account the effect of taxes) is our average discounted tuition of $27,000 per year multiplied by 4 years ($108,000), minus $48,000 in earnings for 2 years ($96,000) – or about $12,000 net cost. By comparison, the average time to graduation at a public university is six years (mainly due to overcrowding and the inability to get into required courses), so the net cost at a public university at, say, $8,000 per year for six years, is $48,000. Put differently, a student who graduates two years earlier earns about $96,000, whereas the average student debt upon graduation is about $37,000.
Average Annual Cost and Median Earnings for Top Creative Colleges and Universities in the U.S.
University
Avg. Annual Cost*
Median Earnings*
Acceptance**
WOODBURY UNIVERSITY
$24K
$57K
66%
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
$44K
$58K
26%
Pratt Institute
$46K
$52K
56%
School at the Art Institute of Chicago
$45K
$39K
57%
Yale University
$18K
$89K
6%
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
$50K
$38K
25%
Art Center College of Design
$47K
$66K
71%
Carnegie Mellon University
$35K
$100K
15%
Maryland Institute College of Art
$39K
$44K
64%
Stanford University
$11K
$98K
4%
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
$17K
$111K
7%
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
$14K
$74K
12%
School of Visual Arts
$45K
$50K
71%
Virginia Commonwealth University
$22K
$50K
87%
University of Southern California (USC)
$30K
$83K
11%
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
$44K
$44K
96%
Ringling College of Art and Design
$50K
$44K
64%
Fashion Institute of Technology
$11K
$60K
54%
Harvard University
$15K
$85K
5%
College for Creative Studies
$38K
$53K
44%
The New School
$43K
$54K
57%
*Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. **Source: Niche.com
Admissions
Undergraduate
Why Woodbury?
Applying to Woodbury
Transfer Students
International Applicants
Veteran Applicants
Undocumented Applicants
Admitted Students
SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration)
Readmission
Ask a Woodbury University Student
Discover Woodbury Resources
Graduate
Readmission
Applying to Graduate Programs
Graduate Transfer Requirements
International Applicants
Veteran Applicants
Admitted Students
Costs and Affordability
Tuition and Fees
Housing and Dining
Financial Aid
Meet the Financial Aid Team
Financial Aid Process
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid Deadlines
Information for Veterans
Contact Admissions
Schedule an Appointment
Meet Your Counselor
Admission Events
Campus Tours
Counselor Resources
Now accepting
Fall 2026
applications!