Bachelor in Art/Art Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $32,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

This programme focuses on studio art, art history, and visual communication through hands-on learning. Students develop creative and critical skills within a Franciscan values framework. The curriculum emphasizes practical experience in digital and traditional media. Faculty are active professionals with advanced degrees in their fields.

Focus areas include Studio Art, Art History, Visual Communication, Digital Art and Design.

The programme requires 120 credits distributed across studio courses, art history, general education, and elective work. No separate capstone, thesis, or practicum is mentioned.

Graduates pursue careers as artists, designers, educators, and art therapists in creative industries and educational settings.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and a portfolio of original artwork. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission. International students must provide English proficiency test scores.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 95% of applicants.

Marian University grew from the vision of the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, and continues a Catholic Franciscan mission focused on preparing transformative leaders for service. It is the nation’s first Franciscan research university and Indianapolis’ only Catholic university. Students can choose from more than 40 degree options, ranging from two-year associate programs and bachelor’s degrees to graduate study and medical school.

Academic areas include arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, community and health science, nursing, and osteopathic medicine. Students take the lead in research projects that address real-world challenges, with faculty guidance across science laboratories and community initiatives. Learning also extends through local and global service opportunities, leadership development, and preparation for careers in research, industry, and other professional fields.

The main campus is in Indianapolis, ten minutes from downtown, with classrooms, residence halls, athletic fields, and the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences. Marian also operates a Plymouth location in northern Indiana and offers flexible online programs. International students should know that Franciscan values are presented as open to students of all faiths, creeds, and beliefs. The university combines academic study with service, personal development, and community participation.