At Design Institute of San Diego, we will work with you to understand the entire cost of your education, as well as financial aid options. Following is a summary of the tuitions, fees and charges for the BFA and MID programs for the upcoming semester.
Payments plans and financial aid options are available for those who qualify.
For questions related to financial aid, please contact financial.aid@disd.edu or 858-566-1200.
Full-Time Tuition:
(15 – 18 units per semester, as per schedule offered)
Advance Payment Plan per semester $975 per credit unit
15 units = $14,625, 18 units = $17,550
Part-Time Tuition:
Part-Time Tuition (12 units or less) – $1,191 per credit unit
Estimated Charges for the Entire Program:
$128,700 based on current full-time tuition rate of $975 per credit unit
Full-time Tuition:
(9 units per semester, as per schedule offered)
Advance Payment Plan per semester $975 per credit unit
9 units = $8,775
Part-Time Tuition:
Part-Time Tuition (3 or 6 units as per schedule offered) – $1,191 per credit unit
Estimated Charges for the Entire Program:
$128,700 based on current full-time tuition rate of $925 per credit unit
Two-year Track Tuition:
(9 units per semester, as per schedule offered)
Advance Payment Plan per semester $1,600 per credit unit
9 units = $14,400
Estimated Charges for the Entire Program:
$72,000 based on current full-time tuition rate of $1,600 per credit unit
Three-year Track Tuition:
(12 units per semester, as per schedule offered)
Advance Payment Plan per semester $1,600 per credit unit
12 units = $19,200, 9 units = $14,400
Estimated Charges for the Entire Program:
$129,600 based on current full-time tuition rate of $1,600 per credit unit
Graduation Fee (includes application to graduate and diploma)$100
Returned payment charge$30
Application fee | $25 |
Registration fee, applicable to tuition | |
New students | $75 |
Returning students | $100 |
Deferred payment fee (per semester and when applicable) | $25 |
Library and technology fee (per semester) | $100 |
STRF fee enrolled on or after 4/1/2024 (non-refundable) | $0.00 per $1,000 of tuition |
Graduation Fee (includes application to graduate and diploma) | $100 |
Returned payment charge | $30 |
Late payment charge (per occurrence) | $30 |
Official transcript charge | $10 |
ID card replacement charge | $5 |
Loss or damage of library or school materials | Replacement cost + $10 service charge |
Diploma replacement charge | $25 |
Supplies, field trips, course packs (Non-refundable) | $358.00 average yearly cost Not required for all courses. See note below. |
Note: Some courses may carry a course reader, lab, software or field trip fee, which will be listed on the book list each semester. Purchase of supplies through DI is not mandatory however these items are available for purchase in the bookstore at the beginning of each semester. The actual cost of any field trips, software or course packs will be reflected on the student account each semester.