Overview

Features

Our Art and Design courses at Chicago State University are an inherent part of a university liberal arts education, teaching students to be highly proficient in art & design skills, critical thinking, synthesis, creativity, respect, and ethics.

Faculty and students are engaged in exhibitions, programs, and public projects connecting the university to the community — showcasing art and design as integral parts of culture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Color Photo

Illustrator/Photoshop

Graphic Design

Typography

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
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Liberal Arts View 1631 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete application online

High school transcripts or official academic credentials (all documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation from a NACSE approved credit evaluation company. All documents from institutions outside of the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation from a NACES approved organization)

Letter of Recommendation

ACT or SAT score

$30 application fee

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

20910 USD / year

≈ 20910 USD / year
Out-of-State

10560 USD / year

≈ 10560 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10560 USD / year

≈ 10560 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

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