Published cost of attendance is $31,890. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $15,386.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $31,890 |
| Tuition and Fees | $25,186 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,062 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,207 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,683 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,386 |
| $30–48k | $19,980 |
| $48–75k | No data |
| $75–110k | No data |
| $110k+ | No data |
Published cost of attendance is $31,890. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $15,386. Azimuth ranks California College of Asu #836 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 41.4 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $47,502. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $38,025, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of California College of Asu earn median 4-year earnings of $38,025, placing California College of Asu in the 1.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $20,845 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing California College of Asu in the 4.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks California College of Asu #1438 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects California College of Asu's concentration in Visual & Performing Arts. Film/Video and Photographic Arts is the largest program with 125 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $40,359, which represents 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Visual and Performing Arts is another significant program within the institution's portfolio. These outcomes reflect both the specialized nature of the institution's academic focus and the labor-market demand for graduates in creative and performance-oriented fields.
