
Tuition Charges:
- Master of Arts in Contemporary Music Performance (MACMP):
$390 per unit ($3,510/semester) / Total Cost: (48 Units x $390 = $18,720)
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA):
$690 per unit ($6,210/semester) / Total Cost: (60 Units x $690 = $41,400)
Fees:
Application Fee (non-refundable) $100
Enrollment Fee (non-refundable) $100
Registration Fee (non-refundable) $100
Student Activity & Association Fee $30
Readmission Fee (non-refundable) $100
Tuition Installation Fee $35
Add/Drop Fee (non-refundable) $10 per change
Return Check/Denied Credit Card Fee (non-refundable) $35
International Student Service Fee $300
I-20 Re-Issue Fee $50
I-20 Extension Fee (2nd) $100
Shipping Fee – Domestic (non-refundable) $15 per course
Shipping Fee – International (non-refundable) $30 per course
Express Shipping Fee – Domestic (non-refundable) $40 per course
Express Shipping Fee – International (non-refundable) $50 per course
Individual Instruction Fee – Music Students (non-refundable) $50 per hour
Graduation Fee (non-refundable) $450
Student ID Card (non-refundable) $10
Student ID Card Replacement Fee (non-refundable) $25
Transcript/Certificate (non-refundable) $10 per copy
Transcript Express Mailing Fee (non-refundable) $20
Transcript Mailing Fee (non-refundable) $5
English Translation Services for lectures and lessons $50 per hour
Individual Instruction Fee (non-refundable) $700 per semester
STRF fees (non-refundable) as $0 for every $1,000
Scholarship
California Arts University offers a limited number of scholarships to help qualified students meet the financial requirements of attending the University. Prospect and current California Arts University students are encouraged to submit an application for the Cal Arts Scholarships.
Refund Policy
Cancellation is effective on the date written notice of cancellation is sent. A refund will be made within 30 days after the effective date. Fees (registration, materials, STRF, and activities) are nonrefundable. The student will not get a refund after more than 60% of the instruction has been presented. For students who have completed 60% or less of the instruction period, the refund shall be on a pro rata basis. The exact amount of prorated refund will be based on the formula listed below. The following table provides the estimated amount of refund at each point of withdrawal:

For example: if a student withdraws a course after 18 hours out of 45 hours (3 credits x 15 weeks) and its tuition is $750, the refund will be: $750 – $750 x 18/45 credit hours = $450. Students may complete the withdrawal procedure by submitting a signed add/drop card to the Office of the Registrar to be eligible for a refund. NOTE: Students must follow the withdrawal procedure to be officially withdrawn from a course. Failure to do so could result in the student being charged and receiving a failing grade in the class. The student will not get a refund after more than 60% of the instruction has been presented.