Description
Many art schools get caught up in innovation, but Paier College of Art goes back to the basics. Paier’s academics are styled after traditional art schools, providing a combination of classical and contemporary training.
Paier College of Art offers a variety of bachelor’s degree programs, including:
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Interior Design
- Photography
These programs are professionally oriented. As you develop your creativity, you’ll also gain crucial practical skills. Courses like Business Management and Effective Speaking are essential to your future career as an artist.
All financial aid at Paier College of Art is need-based. Paier offers eligible students financial assistance, including Pell Grants, FSEOG, and various loan programs. Make sure to file a FAFSA to find out what you qualify for.
Paier’s admissions requirements include a high school transcript, SAT scores and two letters of recommendation. These letters must come from someone who is familiar with you and your artistic ability.
As part of the admissions process, you must also participate in a campus tour and interview. During the interview, you’ll present a portfolio that represents the best examples of your work.
Quick Facts
Location
Northeast
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
For Profit
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$12,960
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,960
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
227
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 221
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 227
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 97%
- Graduate
- 3%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 73%
- Part-Time
- 27%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 97%
- Out-of-State
- 3%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 3%
- Asian
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 88%
- Latino
- 5%
- Other
- 2%
Students State Origin
- Connecticut
- 97%
- Vermont
- 2%
- Other
- 1%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
