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TUITION & START DATES

TUITION RATES BY PROGRAM

PROGRAMTUITION*HOURS
AOS Degree Program$31,620 billed annually (Fall–Spring)22-28 classroom hours/week, 72 weeks
Two-Year Conservatory$45,650 | $22,825 billed annually22 hours/week, 72 weeks
One-Year Conservatory$22,825 22 hours/week, 36 weeks
12-Week Program (Full-Time)$7,600 22 hours/week, 12 weeks
12-Week Program (Part-Time)$2,850** 8 hours/week, 12 weeks
2-Week Intensive$1720 36 total hours, 2 weeks

*Rates listed are tuition only, additional fees may apply. See detailed program breakdowns below.

**Option to add additional two- or four-hour classes a-la-carte ($975 / $1575)

TUITION RATES: January 31, 2024 – January 30, 2026

A tuition increase went into effect January 31, 2026 (August 15, 2025 for AOS Degree Programs). For current students who paid the deposit and began enrollment for a Conservatory program prior to January 31, 2026, the former rates are still in effect:

PROGRAMHOURSTUITION
AOS Degree Program22-28 classroom hours/week, 72 weeks$29,835 billed annually (Fall–Spring)
Two-Year Conservatory22 hours/week, 72 weeks$21,510 billed annually
One-Year Conservatory22 hours/week, 36 weeks$21,510
12-Week Program (Full-Time)22 hours/week, 12 weeks$7,170
12-Week Program (Part-Time)8 hours/week, 12 weeks$2,680*
2-Week Intensive36 total hours, 2 weeks$1625

*Option to add additional two- or four-hour classes a-la-carte ($920 / $1470)


DETAILED TUITION BREAKDOWN

All tuition rates are subject to annual increase, not to exceed 6%.

2-WEEK INTENSIVE — TUITION & FEES

Tuition$1720
Registration Fee*$150
STRF Fee*$0
Total$1870
*Fees are non-refundable and applied to first tuition payment.

1-Week Intensive Tuition: $1245, Reg Fee: $150, Total: $1395


12-WEEK (PART-TIME) — TUITION & FEES

Tuition (8 hours/week)$2,850
Registration Fee*$150
STRF Fee*$0
Materials Fee* — 1st term only$150
Total$3,150
*Fees are non-refundable and applied to first tuition payment.

Option to add additional two- or four-hour classes a-la-carte ($975 / $1575)

2-Payment Plan: $55 non-refundable finance fee | 3-Payment Plan: $110 non-refundable finance fee


12-WEEK (FULL-TIME) — TUITION & FEES

Tuition (22 hours/week)$7,600
Registration Fee*$150 Domestic | $250 International
STRF Fee*$0
Materials Fee* — 1st term only$150
Total$7,900 | $8,000
*Fees are non-refundable and applied to first tuition payment.

2-Payment Plan: $55 non-refundable finance fee | 3-Payment Plan: $110 non-refundable finance fee


ONE-YEAR CONSERVATORY (FULL-TIME) — TUITION & FEES

Lump Sum3-Payment Plan6-Payment Plan
Tuition (36 weeks)$22,825$22,825$22,825
Registration Fee*$150 Domestic | $250 International$150 Domestic | $250 International$150 Domestic | $250 International
STRF Fee*$0$0$0
Materials Fee* – 1st term only$150$150$150
Finance Fee*N/A$250$600
Total$23,125 | $23,225$23,375 | $23,475$23,725 | $23,825
*Fees are non-refundable and applied to first tuition payment.

ONE-YEAR CONSERVATORY (PART-TIME) — TUITION & FEES

Billed by 12-Week Term. Part-Time Pathway requires six 12-week terms for completion, alternating between 10- and 12-hour/week terms.

10 Hours/Week12 Hours/WeekProgram Total (six 12-week terms)
Tuition (12-Weeks)$3,760 x 3$4,340 x 3$24,300
Registration Fee*$150 x 3$150 x 3$900
STRF Fee*$0$0$0
Materials Fee* — 1st term only$150$150$150
Finance Fee* (per 12-week term)2 payments: $55
3 payments: $110
2 payments: $55
3 payments: $110
Max. 2 payments: $330
Max. 3 payments: $660
Total$4,060 (no payment plan)
$4,115 (2-payment plan)
$4,170 (3-payment plan)
$4,640 (no payment plan)
$4,695 (2-payment plan)
$4,750 (3-payment plan)
$25,350 (no payment plan)
$25,680 (2-payment plan)
$26,010 (3-payment plan)
*Fees are non-refundable and applied to first tuition payment.

TWO-YEAR CONSERVATORY — TUITION & FEES

Lump Sum3-Payment Plan6-Payment Plan
Tuition (36 weeks, one-year)$22,825$22,825$22,825
Registration Fee*$150 Domestic | $250 International$150 Domestic | $250 International$150 Domestic | $250 International
STRF Fee*$0$0$0
Materials Fee* — 1st term only$150$150$150
Finance Fee*N/A$250$600
Annual Total$21,125 | $23,225$23,375 | $23,475$23,725 | $23,825
Program Total (2 years)$46,100 | $46,300$46,600 | $46,800$47,300 | $47,500
*Fees are non-refundable and applied to first tuition payment.

AOS DEGREE PROGRAM — TUITION & FEES

Lump Sum3-Payment Plan6-Payment Plan
Tuition (annual)$31,620$31,620$31,620
Registration Fee*$150 Domestic | $250 International$150 Domestic | $250 International$150 Domestic | $250 International
Materials Fee* — 1st term only$150$150$150
Finance Charge*$0$325$800
STRF Fee*$0$0$0
Annual Total$31,920 | $32,020$32,245 | $32,345$32,720 | $32,820
Program Total (2 years)$63,690 | $63,890$64,340 | $64,540$65,290 | $65,490
*Fees are non-refundable and applied to first tuition payment.

DISCOUNTS & PAYMENT PLANS

FOR ALL PROGRAMS
SAG-AFTRA Members — 10% tuition discount

FOR AOS DEGREE PROGRAM
California State Residents — $1,300/year discount
Veterans — $4,750/year discount

Please note, discounts cannot be combined.

Payment plans are available for all programs except the 2-Week Intensive. Payment plans incur an additional non-refundable finance fee as listed.


STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND (STRF)

As of April 1, 2024, the STRF fee is zero dollar ($0.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.

The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.