Bachelor in Art/Art Studies (Bachelor's)

At Lourdes University, the application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 15, 2026; tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $32,500 per year..

Students create original artwork in studios using drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital media. They study art history and theory through lectures, discussions, and written assignments. The programme emphasizes hands-on practice and critical analysis of visual culture. Students develop a personal artistic voice through regular critiques and portfolio development.

Focus areas include Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Digital Media, Art History, Studio Practice.

The programme requires 120 credits. Students complete 36 credits in art studio courses, 18 credits in art history, and 24 credits in general education. The remaining credits are distributed across electives and a senior capstone project.

Graduates work as visual artists, art instructors, gallery assistants, or freelance designers in creative industries.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts or equivalent. A portfolio of 12 to 15 original artworks is required. Minimum GPA of 2.5 is recommended for transfer students.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 74% of applicants.

Student life at Lourdes University connects intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual development. The campus community follows Franciscan values of community, learning, reverence, and service. Students can participate in intercollegiate athletics as Gray Wolves in the NAIA Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. Cheer, dance, and esports are coed options, while the mascot, Gubi, takes its name from the Wolf of Gubbio, associated with St. Francis of Assisi.

Academic choices span arts, sciences, business, leadership, education, technology, criminal and social justice, and nursing. Undergraduate students can study cybersecurity, data science, digital and media studies, several education programs, or criminal and social justice, including a dual major with social work. Graduate options include nursing, business administration, education, and organizational leadership. Pre-professional pathways help students prepare for careers such as law or medicine while completing a complementary major. Graduate study is available onsite, in hybrid formats, or online.

The university is located at 6832 Convent Boulevard in Sylvania, Ohio. Campus resources include the Appold Planetarium, Bookstore, Athletics, Recreation and Fitness Center, and Franciscan Center. The Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania sponsor Lourdes University. Prospective international students should carefully consider the announced closure at the end of the 2025-26 academic year, along with the university's teach-out agreements and transfer information, when evaluating their study plans.