The Art Center College of Design is a private college that has multiple campuses throughout California. This accredited college offers undergraduate and graduate programs in studies such as advertising, environmental design, photography, fine art, illustration and product design. Students who are interested in applying to the Art Center College of Design must prepare a portfolio of their artistic work, as well as complete an application form. Tuition to the Art Center College of Design is split into terms for spring, summer and fall. Undergraduate student tuition costs $16,296 per term, and graduate student tuition is $17,220 per term as 2011.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a four-year private college that offers students undergraduate and graduate degrees in fine arts, design, illustration, photography, sculpture and media. It offers study-abroad program opportunities to students who qualify, as well as professional internships that give students direct exposure in their fields. The tuition for undergraduate and graduate students is $29,700, with an additional $4,430 for room and board as of 2011. Financial aid is available to students through the school, which is determined through a financial-aid application process. Scholarships are also available, and range from $8,000 to $16,000 per year.
The Oregon College of Art and Craft is situated in Portland, Oregon, and is a private art college that offers master's and bachelor's degrees in fine arts. The undergraduate program is a four-year program and specialty options include ceramics, fiber arts, drawing, painting, metals, wood and photography. The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program uses a mentor-based approach and prepares students for advanced careers in the arts. The total tuition for undergraduate students is $32,278, and the tuition for the graduate program is $31,150 in 2011. Financial-aid options are available to qualifying students, but is not valid for students in the continuing-education program.
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Lyme, Connecticut, is an accredited four-year undergraduate college that specializes in fine arts degrees, such as painting, illustration, drawing and sculpture. Here, students learn about art history, principles, theories and influential artists, and apply their knowledge to create pieces of art. The campus offers classrooms and studios in a peaceful setting where students can concentrate on creation. A full-time Bachelor of Fine Arts degree costs $25,248, and financial aid is available to students based on a determination of need in 2011.