School of the Musuem of Fine Arts

Tuition + Fees 2011–2012   


For students entering in fall 2011. Tuition rates for students who entered prior to fall 2011 are posted on mySMFA.

Undergraduate Degree Students Semester Annual
Full-Time 18 credit hours maximum*
$17,880 $35,760
Studio Diploma Students Semester Annual
Full-Time Studio 12 credit hours (does not include academic or art history courses)*
$15,840 $31,680
Academic/Art History Course, per one 4-credit course $2,660
Post-Baccalaureate Students Semester Annual
Full-Time Studio 14 credit hours. Includes one art history per academic year. $17,010 $34,020
*Overload Charge – per 2 credit hours over maximum $2,660
Part-Time Tuition Degree and Studio Diploma
Per 2 credit hours $2,660
Mandatory Fees - All Programs Above Semester Annual
Comprehensive Feestudents enrolled in 6 credits or more. Includes general, material, technology and student activity fees. $585 $1,170
Part-Time Comprehensive Fee students enrolled in fewer than 6 credits $260 $520
Orientation Fee (new students only)
$125
Graduate Degree Students (paid to Tufts University)
Semester Annual
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

$36,092
Master of Arts in Teaching, Art Education (MAT) $41,208
Artist's Residence Hall
Semester Annual
Does not include optional meal plan (offered  by Chartwells)
Single $7,381 $14,762
Double Efficiency $7,381 $14,762
Double $6,781
$13,562
Other Fees Semester Annual
Health Insurance
$1,620
Tuition Refund Plan
$296
Late Registration $125
Late Payment $300
Monthly Payment Plan (TMS) $50 $65
Graduation $125
Adjudication (per petition) $25
Returned Check (per check) $25

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