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College Of Visual Arts

The College of Visual Arts, also known as CVA, is a four-year, private institute of art and design located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The institute was established in 1948. CVA was recognized as a College of Associated Arts in 1989. The institute offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in illustration, sculpture, graphic design, drawing/painting, photography and interdisciplinary art & design studies.

The College of Visual Arts encourages students to participate in several events and programs sponsored by the institute. The college has sponsors several clubs and organizations, including the Anime Club, the Fiber Arts Club, the Illustration Club and the Ultimate Frisbee Club.

Campus Location

344 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2199
USA
Main Tel: (651) 224-3416
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in photography and commercial art and fine arts.
  • High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor326

Students

Student enrollment was 178 in 2007-2008 (177 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 22,426
Books and supplies$ 2,330

Financial Aid: College Of Visual Arts participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

DESIGN (13 awarded)

  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration

FINE ARTS (12 awarded)

  • Fine Arts and Art Studies
  • Fine/Studio Arts

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (7 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Photography

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at College Of Visual Arts with government-defined occupation categories.)

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