Tuition and Fees
VCFA is committed to delivering a forward-thinking, cost-effective education in the arts. Below is information about tuition costs for our Graduate programs. Note that these fees are subject to change on an annual basis.
Tuition & Fees: Degree Programs
MFA in Film
Summer 2025 – Winter 2026
- Semester tuition (6 months): $15,195
- Housing & Meals (double-occupancy room): $1,421
- Total (per 6-month semester): $16,616
Estimated two-year program cost, including graduating residency cost, is $68,883.
MFA in Graphic Design
Summer 2025 – Winter 2026
- Semester tuition (6 months): $15,239
- Housing & Meals (double-occupancy room): $1,421
- Total (per 6-month semester): $16,660
Estimated two-year program cost, including graduating residency, is $69,059.00.
MFA in Music Composition
Summer 2025 – Winter 2026
- Semester tuition (6 months): $14,912
- Housing & Meals (double-occupancy room): $1,421
- Total (per 6-month semester): $16,333
Estimated two-year program cost, including graduating residency is, $67,751.
MFA in Visual Art
Summer 2025 – Winter 2026
- Semester tuition (6 months): $14,210
- Housing & Meals (double-occupancy room): $1,421
- Total (per 6-month semester): $15,631
Estimated two-year program cost, including graduating residency, is $64,943.
MFA in Writing
Summer 2025 – Winter 2026
- Semester tuition (6 months): $12,714
- Housing & Meals (double-occupancy room): $1,421
- Total (per 6-month semester): $14,135
Estimated two-year program cost, including graduating residency, is $58,959.
MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults
Summer 2025 – Winter 2026
- Semester tuition (6 months): $13,095
- Housing & Meals (double-occupancy room): $1,421
- Total (per 6-month semester): $14,516
Estimated two-year program cost, including graduating residency, is $60,483.00
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