Below are the 2019–2020 costs for The Young Americans College of the Performing Arts for students beginning their enrollment in Fall 2019.
Tuition & Housing Costs
Tuition & Fees
For all programs:
Tuition: $310 per credit
Fees applied to all students:
Background Check Fee: $45 per prospective student
Enrollment Fee: $150 per prospective student, submitted with Enrollment Decision
Student Success Fee: $30 per credit
Library Fee: $12 per credit
Enrollment Fee: $28 per credit
Building & Technology Fee: $30 per credit
Costume Fee: $100
Fees for specific courses:
Semi-Private Voice: $20
Private Voice: $20
Success Skills for College and Beyond: $5
Vocal Techniques I/II/III: $20
Piano: $20
Housing Costs
Security Deposit:
Freshman: $750 per student
Sophomores: $550 per student
(a portion of this may be returned or credited at the end of the lease term depending on the condition of the apartment)
Housing Fees:
Rate ranges vary based upon an extensive renovation project that is currently ongoing within the complex utilized for student housing.
Students will be able to indicate a preference for an upgraded unit, but no guarantees can be made. The renovation schedule and progress will heavily impact unit availability.
Freshman: $7,650 – $9,000 per student
● 2 bedroom unit | 4 students per unit
● Lease term is for full academic year
● Billed in two installments – fall and spring
● Includes rent and utilities as listed below
Sophomores: $3,150 – $3,950 per student
● 2 bedroom unit | 4 students per unit
● Lease term is by academic semester
● Billed in a single installment for the semester
● Includes rent and utilities as listed below
Utilities
Internet, Gas, Water, Trash & Electricity: Included in rates above. Students may be charged additional fees if average monthly utility cost per student exceeds $80.
These costs apply only to those students planning to utilize YA student housing.
Tuition and housing costs listed above do not include costs for textbooks, food, furnishings, personal costumes, and personal care items. Please include a budget for these items when calculating your overall costs for the YA program.
| Cost Estimate for First-Year Students Beginning in Fall 2019 | |||||
| The amounts listed below do not consider transfer credits, scholarships, and/or financial aid which may reduce the out-of-pocket expense. | |||||
| First-Year Fall | First-Year Spring | Second-Year Resident | Second-Year Practicum | Estimated Totals | |
| Tuition & Fees | $7,035 | $6,620 | $7,400 | $4,920 | $25,975 |
| Housing (Standard Unit) | $4,500 | $3,150 | $3,500 | $0 | $11,150 |
| Estimated Term Totals | $11,535 | $9,770 | $10,900 | $4,920 | $37,125 |