Kentucky College of Art and Design

505 W Ormsby Ave, Louisville, Kentucky

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.

DEGREES OFFERED: BFA
ACCREDITATION: SACS

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MAJORS OFFERED:


 

 

Studio ArtBachelors Degree

LEGEND

Certificate
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Low-Residency Masters
Masters Degree


Fully Online
Partially Online
Optional Online

FOUNDATION PROGRAM
KyCAD’s Foundation Program is an immersive, interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary art and design. Through a carefully sequenced set of six courses, students develop essential skills while exploring diverse materials, methods, and concepts. Emphasizing experimentation, critical thinking, and collaboration, the program builds a strong creative foundation and prepares students for advanced study across artistic disciplines.


This program is Residential.

UNDERGRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE 2025-2026
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
FINANCIAL AID 2023-2024 FULL-TIME FRESHMEN *
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: 95%

Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.

 
ENROLLMENT: FALL 2024

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.

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
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: 2024-2025

FACULTY FTE1 = 10

FULL-TIME 7
PART-TIME 7
 

STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: FALL 2024
2.7 TO 1
FTE STUDENTS PER FTE FACULTY1

RETENTION

FRESHMAN RETENTION

FALL 2022 FRESHMEN
RETURNING IN FALL 2023
75%
 
FALL 2023 FRESHMEN
RETURNING IN FALL 2024
88%
GRADUATION

SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE

FALL 2017 FRESHMEN
GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS
 
0%
 
FALL 2018 FRESHMEN
GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS
 
0%

UNDERGRADUATE ETHNICITY

FALL 2024

UNDERGRADUATE GENDER DISTRIBUTION

FALL 2024

NEW STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION2

FALL 2024
OTHER PROGRAMS

N/A

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

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.