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Idyllwild Arts Academy

Idyllwild, California

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Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026
Day tuition (2026-2027)
$35,500
Boarding tuition (2026-2027)
$79,500
Financial aid
60% of students
Enrollment
300
Student:Teacher
6:1
Founded
1986
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What Idyllwild Arts Academy actually costs

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Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

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60% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost
$88,200
vs $79,500 published tuition
4-year total
$373,992
incl. $36,398 beyond tuition
Hidden costs per year
  • Books, laptop & course materials$800
  • Athletics gear & team fees$900
  • Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
  • Travel home & breaks$2,000
  • Dorm setup & storage$400
  • Spending money & incidentals$2,400
  • Health & student fees$1,000

About

Idyllwild Arts Academy is a co-ed boarding and day arts school in the San Jacinto Mountains of California offering intensive training in music, dance, creative writing, film, theater, and visual arts alongside college prep academics. Students come from over 25 countries.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Idyllwild Arts Academy?
At Idyllwild Arts Academy, boarding tuition is $79,500 per year and day tuition is $35,500 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Idyllwild Arts Academy offer financial aid?
Yes. 60% of students at Idyllwild Arts Academy receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does Idyllwild Arts Academy serve?
Idyllwild Arts Academy serves grades 9-12, PG.
Is Idyllwild Arts Academy a boarding or day school?
Idyllwild Arts Academy offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Idyllwild Arts Academy?
Idyllwild Arts Academy enrolls about 300 students.
Where is Idyllwild Arts Academy located?
Idyllwild Arts Academy is located in Idyllwild, California.

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