Differential Tuition
Students at the College of Environment & Design pay a differential tuition fee in addition to the standard tuition, which assists the College in three ways:
- The fee keeps studio classes within the size designated by the LAAB — the group responsible for CED’s accreditation.
- The fee pays to keep hardware and software up to date, so that students will be familiar with the latest technologies when they graduate.
- The fee provides of spaces, desks, and other equipment up to professional standards.
Differential tuition is paid per credit on LAND, HIPR, EDES, and PLAN courses. The breakdown is as follows:
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrad | $44/credit $528/full load |
$41/credit $487/full load |
| Graduate | $50/credit $596/full load |
$43/credit $515/full load |
The benefits from differential tuition have helped keep the College high in national rankings and prestige. Full tuition schedules are available online from the bursar’s office.


