Design Institute of San Diego: Tuition & Loans

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Tuition and fees per year
$28,000
High
Average tuition charges at Design Institute of San Diego are very high, about $27,800 annually. The additional fees at Design Institute of San Diego (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $200; which comes to a total of $28,000 a year.

If you were having in mind a more affordable alternative in California - see the Affordable Colleges in California ranking. The chart below shows Design Institute of San Diego tuition costs and additional fees compared to the competing and nearby colleges:

Anunual Tuition and Fees in Design Institute of San Diego and Competing Colleges

Design Institute of San Diego Tuition Comparison Chart

Books and Supplies

The average cost of books and additional supplies required to study at Design Institute of San Diego is $1,150 a year; which is a reasonable price if compared to other colleges in California.

FAFSA Application

FAFSA Code
2023-2024
016233
If you plan to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the postsecondary institution code for Design Institute of San Diego is 016233. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

Repaying Your School Loans

Repayment
Failure Rate
2%
Low
The government reported that the median federal student loan amount for Design Institute of San Diego is approximately $8,900.

At the same time, 2% of the recent Design Institute of San Diego graduates have failed to maintain their federal student loan repayments. This rate of loan repayment defaults (2%) is extremely low and might lead to a conclusion that Design Institute of San Diego graduates have excellent career perspectives.

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