Bachelor in Art/Art Studies (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Art/Art Studies (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $62,500 per year..

This programme prepares students for careers in visual arts and art-related fields through studio practice and art history study. Students develop visual and verbal skills by creating artwork and analyzing its historical and cultural context. The curriculum emphasizes both artistic expression and critical interpretation across multiple media. The programme is offered within a liberal arts framework at a small liberal arts college.

Focus areas include Studio Art, Art History, Digital Arts and Human Values, Gallery Exhibition Programming.

The programme requires a total of 36 credits, distributed across studio art, art history, and related courses. Students complete a senior exhibition as part of their capstone experience.

Graduates enter roles such as art professor, museum director, graphic designer, and art instructor in private schools.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and standardized test scores. A portfolio is required for studio art applicants. Admission decisions are based on academic record and creative potential.

The programme totals about 36 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.

Campus life at Wabash centers on participation and connection. Students can join more than 70 campus clubs, student government, fraternities, athletic teams, performance ensembles, theater, or intramural activities. Intercollegiate athletics are popular, while campus traditions include ceremonies connected with nearly two centuries of College history. The Bachelor, Wabash’s college newspaper, has won Indiana Collegiate Press Association awards, including recognition as Best Small College Newspaper.

Academic study follows a liberal arts model with 40 degree programs. A 9-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio supports close instructional attention, and professors include students in research and remain available for questions. The College also connects learning with internships, immersion trips, and WabashX experiences. Language study gives students opportunities to widen their understanding of the world, while the Global Health Initiative offers a direct-admission pathway for some incoming students.

Located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Wabash offers a small-town setting for students who want campus activities and personal contact with faculty. Career preparation is supported through internship opportunities, career services, and an active alumni network. International students can find a campus where classroom participation, research, leadership, athletics, and student organizations all form part of the undergraduate experience. Immersion trips and language learning provide additional ways to engage with communities and perspectives beyond campus.