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The real 4-year cost of Southern California Institute of Architecture
Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Southern California Institute of Architecture went from $22,590 to $53,564, an average of 3.2% a year.
2008–2027: history and projection
If you pay full sticker
Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.
| Year 1 | $58,911 |
| Year 2 | $60,810 |
| Year 3 | $62,770 |
| Year 4 | $64,793 |
| 4-year total | $247,283 |
Two aid scenarios
4-year out-of-pocket total.
- $10,000/yr flat scholarship
- $207,283
- Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
- 50%-of-tuition scholarship
- $127,335
- Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.
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