College Of Visual Arts
Location and Contact Information
344 Summit AveSaint Paul, MN 55102-2199
USA
Main Tel: (651) 757-4000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in fine arts, design, and photography and commercial art.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to College Of Visual Arts:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester College of New England | Chester, NH | 211 |
| 2 | Art Academy of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | 167 |
| 3 | Oregon College of Art and Craft | Portland, OR | 140 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Lancaster, PA | 298 |
| 5 | Montserrat College of Art | Beverly, MA | 278 |
| 6 | Finlandia University | Hancock, MI | 521 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA | 326 |
| 8 | Paier College of Art | Hamden, CT | 221 |
| 9 | New Hampshire Institute of Art | Manchester, NH | 354 |
| 10 | Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design | Denver, CO | 573 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 37 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 191 in 2009-2010 (194 full-time equivalent).
About 31% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 69% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 88% of the student body.
Among freshmen students, 94% are full-time and 6% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 71% Women 75% All 74%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Photography
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