At KyCAD, students engage in rigorous, interdisciplinary study that emphasizes both conceptual development and technical skill. Through research, making, and critical dialogue, they explore the evolving role of the artist in today’s complex world.
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MAJORS OFFERED:Body ArtBachelors Degree
Digital FabricationBachelors Degree
Experimental FashionBachelors Degree
FilmBachelors Degree
Graphic DesignBachelors Degree
Olfactory + Sensory ArtsBachelors Degree
Studio ArtBachelors Degree
This program is Residential.
| FULL-TIME | |
| TUITION | $ 30,000 |
| MANDATORY FEES | 0 |
| BOOKS & SUPPLIES | 1,500 |
| ON-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | N/A |
| OFF-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 11,250 |
| OTHER | 4,250 |
| AID CATEGORY | AVG PER RECIPIENT | 1st YR RECIPIENTS |
| INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS3 | $27,065 | 23% |
| FEDERAL/NATIONAL GRANTS | 0 | 0% |
| STATE & LOCAL GRANTS | 0 | 0% |
| FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS | 0 | 0% |
AVERAGE AMOUNT RECEIVED PER RECIPIENT: $0
0% OF FULL-TIME FRESHMEN RECEIVED AID
* Most recent financial aid data available
Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.
UNDERGRADUATE FTE1 = 27
UNDERGRADUATE
| FULL-TIME | 25 |
| PART-TIME | 3 |
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
| APPLICATION: | Required |
| ONLINE APPLICATION: | Required |
| APPLICATION FEES: | Free (approximate) |
| HOME EXAM: | Not Required |
| INTERVIEW: | Not Required |
| ESSAY: | Required |
| SAT / ACT: | Not Required |
| PORTFOLIO: | Required |
| LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: | Recommended |
| IELTS: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Not Required |
TRANSCRIPTS
| HIGH SCHOOL: | Required |
| COLLEGE: | Required, if transferring |
FACULTY FTE1 = 10
| FULL-TIME | 7 |
| PART-TIME | 7 |
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: FALL 2024
2.7 TO 1
FTE STUDENTS PER FTE FACULTY1
FRESHMAN RETENTION
| FALL 2022 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2023 |
75% |
| FALL 2023 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2024 |
88% |
SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE
| FALL 2017 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
0% |
| FALL 2018 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
0% |
UNDERGRADUATE ETHNICITY
FALL 2024UNDERGRADUATE GENDER DISTRIBUTION
FALL 2024NEW STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION2
FALL 2024N/A
Study Abroad
Internships
Mental Health Counseling Services
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc. NOTE 2: Geographic distribution is reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. NOTE 3: Includes all institutional scholarships and grants, but does not include College Work Study or third party awards.