Bachelor in Fine/Studio Arts (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Students save one year of tuition by completing both degrees in five years instead of six..

This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts or Science and a Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts in five years. Students complete three years of undergraduate study at Willamette University in Salem and two years of graduate study at PNCA in Portland. The curriculum integrates liberal arts education with advanced studio or critical studies training. Students gain experience across two campuses and work with faculty experts in their chosen fields.

Focus areas include Critical Studies, Visual Studies, Printmaking.

The program requires 124 undergraduate credits and 60 graduate credits, with 30 graduate credits counting toward the bachelor's degree. Students pursuing the MA in Critical Studies complete 45 graduate credits and receive 24 credits toward their undergraduate degree.

Graduates enter careers in art practice, academic research, curatorial work, and cultural institutions.

Students must apply to the graduate program during their third year. A portfolio is required for MFA pathways. Relevant coursework includes Art History, English, and Global and Cultural Studies.

The programme totals about 184 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, 5 years with study in Salem for three years and Portland for two years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.

Willamette University’s campus sits in Salem, Oregon, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. The Mill Stream and Bistro are part of daily campus life, while downtown Salem is close enough to explore between classes. Student-led tours run on weekdays, and the university offers housing, dining, athletics, arts, recreation, clubs and organizations, events, health and wellness resources, and safety services.

Learning and leading have shaped Willamette since 1842. Students are encouraged to turn knowledge into action through practical responsibilities and close support. They may operate an emergency medical squad, manage a café, lead student government, conduct research, mentor peers, manage grant funding, care for campus spaces or respond to community needs. Orientation introduces new students to mentors, advisors, resources and other students before classes begin.

Academic options span undergraduate and graduate programs across Willamette College, Atkinson Graduate School of Management, the School of Law, the School of Computing and Information Sciences, and the Pacific Northwest College of Art. Students can also explore dual degrees, the Executive Development Center, study abroad, advising resources, library services and career development. International applicants have dedicated admissions information, with exchange students included among the university’s international student pathways. Graduate students can take a virtual tour of graduate studies.