Bachelor in Art/Art Studies (Bachelor's)

At Lafayette College, tuition is Tuition and fees for the 2015-2016 academic year are $52,500..

The programme combines studio art and art history in a single curriculum with opportunities to focus on specific areas of interest. Students engage in hands-on studio work, art history study, and professional experiences such as internships and exhibitions. The program emphasizes individual and collaborative learning through close faculty mentorship. Access to individual studios is available for students pursuing honors work in studio art.

Focus areas include studio art, art history, museum and gallery internships, independent studio projects, student art exhibits, visiting artists program.

The curriculum includes a sequence of studio and art history courses with options for concentration. Students may pursue honors work with access to individual studios in the Williams Visual Arts Building.

Graduates pursue careers in visual arts, art education, museum and gallery work, and related creative fields.

Applicants must meet the general college admission requirements. No specific portfolio or prerequisite courses are required for admission to the major.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, typical duration four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 31% of applicants.

Lafayette College’s 200-year legacy is rooted in the liberal arts and shaped by faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Its interdisciplinary curriculum combines liberal arts and engineering, allowing students to build programs across 51 majors and 41 minors. Undergraduate research, innovation, the arts, community engagement, and Division I athletics provide additional ways to develop interests beyond the classroom.

The college is located at 730 High St. in Easton, Pennsylvania. Most students live on campus, creating a residential setting for academic and social life. Student clubs and organizations, athletics, creative activities, and community engagement give students several ways to participate in campus life. Lafayette also offers study-abroad opportunities for students who want to continue their education internationally.

For international students, the college includes students from 60 countries alongside students from 44 states and territories. The campus offers an undergraduate environment connected to both liberal arts and engineering, with faculty mentorship and opportunities for discovery. Applicants can contact Lafayette’s admissions team, request information, visit campus, or apply online as they consider joining the college’s third century.