Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts

What is the cost of studying for a year at Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts?

For 2024-25, the reported full-time graduate tuition at IDSVA was $52,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students. The reported part-time graduate charge was $2,600 per credit. The full-time tuition figure is not a complete estimate of what every student will spend over an academic year or over the full doctorate.

• 2024-25 full-time graduate tuition: $52,000, with the same reported amount for Maine and non-Maine students.
• 2024-25 part-time graduate tuition: $2,600 per credit.
• Additional budgeting categories: residency travel and lodging, books or research materials, transportation, and personal expenses.

IDSVA reported $0 in required graduate fees in that dataset, but students should still check the current bill and residency policies for charges or expenses outside that category. The figures above come from the same reporting year; applicants should obtain a current, individualized estimate showing the program's expected duration and which expenses tuition covers. Loans or other assistance may change what is paid up front without reducing the total price of attendance.

What are the work-study opportunities at Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts?

IDSVA applicants should not assume that the program includes a campus job or a Federal Work-Study position. A low-residency doctoral format differs from the residential undergraduate setting in which many students find dining, library, or recreation jobs.

Federal Work-Study, where an institution offers it to an eligible student, is need-based aid earned through a qualifying job; it is not the same as a grant and is not paid automatically toward tuition. Ordinary part-time employment and paid professional work are separate arrangements. Applicants planning to work while enrolled should ask IDSVA about the weekly demands of coursework and the dates of required residencies, as well as any graduate assistantships or student-employment eligibility relevant to their offer.