Tuition and Scholarships

KyCAD’s scholarship program encourages the most talented students to study here and create a meaningful body of artwork over the course of their college journey. Because KyCAD aims to create an accessible and inclusive community of artists, every applicant admitted to our program is reviewed for a scholarship opportunity.

In the 2024-25 Academic Year, more than $750,000 in scholarships were awarded to enrolled students.

Tuition and Fees for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Full-time Tuition: $30,000 per year
(Full-time is defined as 12.0 or more credit hours per semester)

Part-time Tuition: $1,250 per credit hour

Cost of Attendance