The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree focuses on design methods, history, writing aesthetics and technology training. Senior students complete a semester-long internship with a required portfolio review. With a student body enrollment under 4,000, Chapman is listed as one of the character building colleges by Templeton Honor Roll.
Chapman University
One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6815
chapman.edu
The graphic design program allows students to pursue individual interests in other areas of the university and Fine Arts school. Boston University offers both BFA degrees and Master of Arts (MA) degrees. BU boasts more than 17,700 undergraduate students. More than 50 percent scored in the 1200 to 1299 percentile for the SATs.
Boston University College of Fine Arts
855 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3350
Cedarville University offers a BA in graphic design. The Christian faith-based university is a private school that offers more than 73 undergraduate degrees with a required minor in biblical studies. The school reports an 83 percent retention rate for freshman.
Cedarville University
251 N. Main St.,
Cedarville, OH 45314
(800) 233-2784
The school offers both an MA and BFA in graphic design; each requires specialty design courses and general electives. The five-year BA degree emphasizes technical and business skills. The small 2,200-student campus allows students to enroll in internship programs.
Rhode Island School of Design
Two College St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 454-6300
risd.edu
The online university offers students a flexible program schedule. Multiple campus locations give the opportunity for campus learning in California, Virginia, Texas, Colorado, Illinois and Georgia. The accelerated learning programs teach technical courses and general education. The school aims to be career focused.
Westwood College
(800) 281-2978
westwood.edu