Interior Designers Institute

What is the cost of studying for a year at Interior Designers Institute?

For 2024-25, IDI's reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $19,950, with $300 in required fees, for $20,250 in tuition and required fees. The reported in-state and out-of-state charges were the same. These figures are published charges, not a complete estimate of what it costs to attend.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $19,950.
• Required undergraduate fees, 2024-25: $300.
• Part-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $499 per credit hour.
• Full-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $19,500, plus $900 in required fees.
• Part-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $443 per credit hour.

Students must budget separately for living expenses, transportation, books, supplies, and any program-specific materials. Because IDI does not provide college-operated housing, living costs will depend heavily on an individual's arrangements. A financial aid offer may reduce what a student pays, but loans must generally be repaid. Applicants should request a current, program-specific cost-of-attendance budget rather than applying the 2024-25 tuition figure to a later year without checking for changes.

What are the work-study opportunities at Interior Designers Institute?

IDI students can seek part-time work, but a job should not be confused with a financial aid award or a required internship. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid package, provides wages for hours actually worked; it is not an automatic tuition discount or a guarantee of a position.

Students interested in campus employment should ask the financial aid office whether Federal Work-Study is offered for their program and how positions are advertised. Those seeking design-related experience can also use career support for a job search. IDI does not require an internship of every student, so applicants should check their particular program's requirements if supervised workplace experience is a priority.