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 the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD), which sets national standards for excellence in the field.

Although the Painting program at Pennsylvania Western University is grounded in traditional practice, you'll explore contemporary concepts to arrive at your own aesthetic expression.

Renowned faculty, each with a wide range of experiences and approaches, will help you develop your skills in color theory, color mixing, light and space, composition and painting techniques. You'll work with still life, the human figure, landscape and contemporary subjects in order to gain in-depth experience.

As a result, you will graduate with a thorough understanding of both traditional and contemporary approaches to painting, ready to take advantage of the unlimited expressive potential of this art form in today's art world.

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.

How Edinboro supports you

The Art Department at Pennsylvania Western University is one of the largest in the nation and meets the same rigorous standards as the finest art programs in the nation.

As a Studio Arts major with a concentration in Painting, you will explore every aspect of painting under the mentorship of highly credentialed professors. They'll challenge you to explore your potential as painter and as an artist in the contemporary art world. Exceptional resources for students include:

Spacious studio facilities inside Loveland Hall

Permanent professional art gallery for inspiration

Annual faculty and student exhibitions

Opportunities for internships

Painting and Drawing Club hosts visiting artists and organizes trips to art galleries and museums

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Two-Dimensional Design

Three-Dimensional Design

Four- Dimensional Design

Drawing

Painting

Art History

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

Painting & Drawing View 179 other Bachelors in Painting & Drawing 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.

English requirements

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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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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

How Edinboro supports you

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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