Overview

Arcadia University fosters an environment that encourages you to become an artist with a creative spirit, aesthetic awareness, historical consciousness, critical analysis, technical excellence, and an appreciation for the role of art in a comprehensive education.

A degree in Art will prepare you for advanced graduate studies or future possibilities for a career as an exhibiting artist and opens doors to careers in business and industry, government and social agencies, and many more.

Key Features

A liberal arts education with professional preparation for careers in art or design will develop your creative potential. Through courses in the humanities and sciences, you will gain an understanding of the nature of art, humankind and society.

You’ll have the chance to try out new media and experiment across disciplines. From our accomplished faculty, you’ll learn skills and techniques that will help you work more creatively, efficiently and consistently. With your peers, you’ll practice the art of critique. In your art history classes, you’ll learn from new and old great masters.

With an internationally-known exhibitions program and close proximity to Philadelphia, you will have opportunities for real-world art exploration. This includes hands-on internships and apprenticeships that will support your artistic and professional goals.

In addition, you have the opportunity to explore the world for a semester or more with our study abroad programs. There are options at the world’s most prestigious art programs in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

During your first and sophomore years, all BFA students take a common set of courses in the basic art disciplines, including Art History. In your junior and senior years, you may select one of the studio concentrations listed below, with the permission of your adviser.

Additionally, internships and apprenticeships are strongly recommended and are required for some concentrations.

Ceramics

Graphic Design

Illustration

Individualized

Metals and Jewelry

Painting

Photography

Printmaking

The Department of Art and Design requires a portfolio review as part of the admissions process. Your portfolio of work must be submitted before acceptance into the program is granted. Portfolio reviews will be conducted during virtual National Portfolio Days and through their online submission platform, Slideroom.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studio Art

Drawing

Medieval Art

Early Renaissance Art

Baroque Art

Ceramics

Metals and Jewelry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

national students: There is no deadline to apply, but they encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glenside, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Fine Arts View 458 other Bachelors in Fine Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

In addition to an application, letter of recommendation, and portfolio review or acting audition (if applicable), international applicants must submit the following, based on their profile.

Transcripts: Submit the original or certified true copy of your secondary school transcript with a literal translation in English performed by a licensed translator and signed in ink.

Test Scores: SAT/ACT scores are optional for F-1 high school students in the U.S. Other applicants should submit either SAT/ACT scores or proof of English language proficiency.

You may also be required to submit:

Official secondary school leaving certificate or diploma.

Official comprehensive national examinations (such as GCE, SSSCE, and CXC exams).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

49980 USD / year

≈ 49980 USD / year
Out-of-State

49980 USD / year

≈ 49980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

49980 USD / year

≈ 49980 USD / year

Living costs

Glenside

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Academic requirements

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