CVA Description

The College of Visual Arts is a privately operated institution dedicated to the advancement of artistic and creative skills in every student who walks through their doors. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, students are able to build their existing skills into a marketable portfolio upon graduation.

Bachelor’s degrees are offered at College of Visual Arts in various creative arts concentrations. Each concentration is carefully studied alongside a valuable liberal arts curriculum in order to ensure a well-rounded education.

Students can choose from among the following concentrations for their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree:
*Drawing
*Painting
*Printmaking
*Sculpture
*Graphic Design
*Illustration
*Fashion Design
*Photography

Students interested in finding new inspiration can apply to the Off-Campus Study Program, which operates similarly to a study abroad program. Students can apply to programs in New York City, Paris, France, and Hildesheim, Germany.

Students interested in preparing for the real world are encouraged to take advantage of available internship opportunities and the career services center. Internships will give students hands-on training in their field, and will supplement their resume and portfolio.

Students receive exceptionally supportive services at the College of Visual Arts, as staff and faculty believe in the creative genius and success of their students. You cannot find a better institution for artistic and creative development in the St. Paul region.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.cva.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$22,694

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,694

Enrollment

188

CVA Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
191
Freshman Class
70
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
188

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
101%
Graduate
-1%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
94%
Part-Time
6%

Gender of Students

Women
69%
Men
31%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
4%
Caucasian
87%
Latino
1%
Other
6%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%