Bachelor in Art/Art Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $58,500 per year..

This programme is designed for undergraduate students interested in developing a personal artistic practice across multiple media. Students work with faculty in small classes to explore painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, artist books, and new media. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience with both traditional techniques and digital tools. Access to 24-hour studio spaces supports independent project development.

Focus areas include painting, drawing, printmaking, artist books, photography, new media.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across studio courses, liberal arts requirements, and a capstone project. Students complete beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses in at least three of the six core media areas.

Graduates pursue careers as practicing artists, art educators, gallery staff, or work in creative industries such as design and digital media.

Applicants must submit a high school transcript, standardized test scores, and a portfolio of original artwork. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended for competitive consideration.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 63% of applicants.

Lawrence University brings together a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and a Conservatory of Music. Students can pursue majors, minors, pre-professional and cooperative programs, as well as interdisciplinary areas. The academic portfolio includes anthropology, art history, biochemistry, biology, business and entrepreneurship, and many instrument programs. Learning may include collaborative research, hands-on experiments, fieldwork, individualized study, studio classes, and performance experiences. Liberal arts courses, musical education, and undergraduate research provide several ways to shape a degree.

Appleton provides the setting for a residential campus in the Fox Cities. Lawrence has 1,500 fellow classmates, and students travel from 50 countries. The surrounding area offers 28 public parks to visit. Campus life includes residence halls, themed communities, apartment-style and group housing, shared spaces, dining facilities, athletics, performances, traditions, wellness resources, and more than 100 student organizations and activities.

International students can meet people through residence halls, ensembles, organizations, athletics, service, and campus events. Housing resources cover move-in dates, room selection, meal plans, accommodations, packing, and shipping to campus. Applicants can use the Lawrence Application, Common Application, or Coalition on Scoir. ACT and SAT scores are optional for admission and scholarship consideration. Conservatory applicants complete additional application and audition requirements. Every student receives an academic scholarship.