ArtCenter College of Design offers two Master of Design (MDes) degrees in Brand Design and Strategy and Interaction Design, offered entirely online and completable in one year. Request more info!
Tuition can be paid in a single payment or an installment plan.
At ArtCenter, our Master's programs in Furniture, Lighting and Fixture Design; Industrial Design; and Spatial Experience Design empower you to redefine how people interact with spaces, objects and products.
Estimated Cost of Attendance Each term, tuition fees include up to 19 credits for undergraduate students and 24 credits for graduate students. Every student who applies for financial aid is assigned a cost of attendance (COA). This COA is often referred to as a student budget. The student budget g...
As part of your application to certain majors, ArtCenter requires a video essay where you can share the story behind one of your works that is related to your intended major.
Find out everything you need to know about the estimated cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, at ArtCenter College of Design.
Learn about the technology required by each graduate program at ArtCenter.
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, and signed into law on March 11, 2021, in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are four methods by which you can submit your portfolio. Read the details on each format, and choose only one. Do not submit work via multiple formats.
Learn about the technology required by each undergraduate program at ArtCenter.
ArtCenter's interdisciplinary programs prepare you to thrive at the intersection of design, technology and social innovation.
There are four methods by which you can submit your portfolio. Read the details on each format, and choose only one. Do not submit work via multiple formats.
View the undergraduate admissions essay requirements by major.
Get the details on decision notifications and next steps after acceptance, including financial aid, tuition deposits, housing, and accessing the student portal.
Apply to ArtCenter's undergraduate programs and take the first step toward your career in art and design. Explore degrees in Creative Direction, Film, Fine Art, Graphic Design, and more. Learn about portfolio reviews, tuition, and financial aid.
Learn about decision notifications and next steps after acceptance, including financial aid, tuition deposits, housing, and the ArtCenter student portal. Tailored information for graduate and online MDes students included.
Our PLUS Loan Calculator makes it easy to calculate your federal PLUS loan costs. Designed for parents of undergraduates and graduate students, it helps estimate payments based on current interest rates and loan terms.
Understand the steps to return to ArtCenter after a break. Review re-entry and readmission requirements, portfolio guidelines, and important deadlines.
ArtCenter's Graduate Programs offer four specialized paths through which our students develop their professional expertise as industrial designers, with each Master of Science (MS) curriculum providing its own unique conceptual and applied approach to design thinking and making. Apply now!
ArtCenter offers $22M in scholarships annually for new and continuing students. Learn about eligibility, deadlines, and policies to support your education.
Student attendees will have the opportunity to virtually attend an individual department session hosted by each department, including additional drop-in general Q&A sessions with Admissions and Center for DEI. Please select from the individual Department Breakout Sessions below.
Learn how to apply for financial aid at ArtCenter with step-by-step instructions, including completing the FAFSA, Cal Grant details for California residents, and submission deadlines.
Pursue a graduate degree at ArtCenter College of Design. Explore MFA, MS, and MDes programs in art, design, and innovation, including dual-degree options. Learn about application steps, portfolio reviews, tuition, and financial aid.
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Explore grant opportunities at ArtCenter, including Federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, California State Grants, the Dream Act, and Chafee Grants for foster youth. Learn about eligibility and application processes.