Overview

The BFA in Design at Missouri State University develops the skills needed to solve problems through visual communication. Strong conceptual thinking and a refined intuitive approach are the prime components of the students’ creative endeavor.

Design students study the fundamentals of visual language, methods, and materials of traditional and contemporary illustration and graphic design techniques.

Careers and outcomes

Design studio
Consultation
Publishing house
Web development
Newspapers/magazines
Studio owner
Advertising
Journalism
Portraiture
Education
Entrepreneur

Programme Structure

Courses include:

2D Design
Three-Dimensional Design
New Media
Color Theory
Drawing
Graphic Design Systems
Computer Graphic Design
Graphic Production
Typography
History of Graphic and Applied Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

3 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.00+ and will have completed our required high school courses by graduation, then you are guaranteed automatic admission.

International:

Freshman international students must have completed a recognized secondary program comparable to U.S. high school. Completed course work must be equivalent to the twelve-year program in the United States, and a minimum GPA equivalent to a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale must be confirmed for admission.
Official proof of any degree, diploma, certificate and/or transcript must be submitted for your file in the original language and a translated copy.
Proof of proficiency in English is required for all applicants in a non-immigrant status, if their primary language is not English.

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

21198 USD / year

≈ 21198 USD / year
Out-of-State

20460 USD / year

≈ 20460 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10828 USD / year

≈ 10828 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Springfield

Funding

Scholarships Information

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