College of Visual Arts (CVA)
344 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
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
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%