Overview

Why Edinboro Stands Out

At Edinboro, we pride ourselves on our 100-year history of instruction in the visual arts and art education. In addition, our Art Department is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD), which sets national standards for excellence in the field.

The curriculum of the Illustration program at Pennsylvania Western University is both broad and deep. In order to be a great illustrator, you must be highly competent in nearly all media, composition and design, be collaborative and able to work with established content. You must also be an expert communicator.

In 2019, Edinboro illustrators swept the prestigious awards presented by the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators, winning more acclaim and money than any art school or university in western Pennsylvania.

Three faculty members with broad experience in the subfields of editorial, medical and scientific, commercial and children's book illustration will serve as your mentors. With a vast network of design, painting, drawing and print faculty to support your professional development, you will have powerful guidance toward your personal aesthetic goals and the strongest possible senior portfolio.

Along the way, you will cultivate a professional demeanor with well-rounded, problem-solving skills.

Upon graduation, you will be ready to engage in the diverse opportunities that await today's highly trained illustrators.

There is no portfolio review prior to admission. Just bring your passion for the arts and a desire to work hard in a multidisciplinary, highly supportive environment.

Your Future

With your degree and senior portfolio in hand, you’ll be ready to advance your education with a Master of Fine Arts in Illustration or an MA in Biomedical Communication. Or you will be prepared for competitive positions in the media world or to branch out as a freelance illustrator.

Recent alumni are finding success as:

Artifact illustrators

Children’s book illustrators

Editorial illustrators

Forensic illustrators

Magazine illustrators

Medical illustrators

Wildlife illustrators

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Two-Dimensional Design

Three-Dimensional Design

Four- Dimensional Design

Drawing

Illustration

Advanced Illustration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students are admitted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts, sent directly to Edinboro from the high school attended. If applicable, also include official exam results and evidence of graduation.

Official test scores of English proficiency includes the Test of English as a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo English Test, GTEC CBT exam, Pearson Test of English or STEP-EIKEN.

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Additional items may be requested after review of application and transcript(s).

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

11992 USD / year

≈ 11992 USD / year
Out-of-State

11992 USD / year

≈ 11992 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Additional Details

Online $8,154 per year

Living costs

Edinboro

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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Overview

Why Edinboro Stands Out

Your Future

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Edinboro

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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