Kendall College of Art and Design

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University has grown in harmony with a region dominated by innovation, collaboration, creative spirit and entrepreneurial thinking. KCAD is located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, a safe, diverse and thriving city known for its small-town warmth, vibrant arts scene and natural beauty.

17 Fountain St. NW

Grand Rapids

49503

www.kcad.edu

kcadadmissions@ferris.edu

Phone:

616.451.2787

Fax:

616.831.9689

School Type:

Four Year

Twitter:

@KCADofFSU

Hashtag:

#KCAD

Admissions

Admissions Deferred:

Admissions Early Decision:

Yes

Admissions Ave GPA:

3.26

Admissions Ave ACT:

22.00

Admissions Ave SAT:

866.00

Admissions Docs Required:

Admissions application, official high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores, statement of purpose, portfolio review

Admissions Materials Recommended:

N/A

Admissions Materials Needed for Transfer Students:

Admissions application, official high school transcript, official college transcript(s), ACT/SAT scores, statement of purpose, portfolio review

Admissions App Fee:

Admissions Deadlines:

Rolling admissions (Note: Application is $30 for international applicants)

Financial Aid

Forms Needed:

FAFSA

ACT Code:

1983

Aid Available:

Scholarships, grants, loans, need-based aid, work-study

Percent Rec Aid:

95% receive financial aid

Average Need-Based Package:

$9,000 per year

Financial Aid Phone:

616.451.2787

Financial Aid Website:

www.kcad.edu/admissions/funding-your-education

Region Description:

West

Undergraduate Stats

Undergrad Part Time:

31%

Undergrad Full Time:

69%

Undergrad Enrollment Total:

1,071

Undergrad Living On Campus:

Undergrad In/Out State:

94% in-state, 6% out-of-state (includes international students from 11 different countries)

Undergrad Freshman Retention:

84%

Undergrad Ethnicities:

3% African-American, 4% Asian-American, 77% Caucasian, 6% Hispanic, >1% Native American, >1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 4% multiracial, 1% unknown

Undergrad Male Percentage:

Undergrad Female Percentage:

Incoming Freshmen

Incoming Freshman Applied:

689

Incoming Freshman Accepted:

232

Incoming Acceptance Rate:

34%

Student Organizations

Organizations Description:

27 registered student organizations (RSO)

Organizations Greek Life:

Not offered

Popular Activities

Activities:

Exhibitions, nationally and internationally recognized speakers and visual artists lectures, and a variety of events sponsored by RSO Groups and the division of Student Engagement including bodies of Art Fashion Show, the Silent Art Auction, Annual Holiday Art Sales, Halloween Party and many more.

Majors

Majors Description:

17 undergraduate programs and 6 graduate programs

Majors Most Popular:

Digital art and design, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, interior design, photography

Majors Available Degrees:

Bachelor's, master's, certificates

Majors Special Programs:

Study away, high school dual enrollment

Tuition (Per Year)

Tuition Description 1:

In-state, out-of-state, U.S. territory or Canadian residents; full time: $19,454; per credit hour: $406-$419 (general education courses), $875 (studio courses)

Tuition Description 2:

International, full time: $34528; per credit hour: $656-$674 (general education), $1,395 (studio courses)

Tuition Description 3:

Required fees: $390

Tuition Description 4:

Room and board: $8,358; books and supplies: $660; laptop: $1,856-$3,040 (most students required to have a MacBook or MacBook Pro)

Faculty

Faculty Ratio:

8.0:1

Faculty Full Time:

Faculty Percent Ph.D.:

5.0%

Libraries

Library Description:

The Kendall Library collections are steadily growing, with more than 500,000 total volumes, 50,000+ art volumes, 1,000+ art journals and 250,000+ images. KCAD maintains its own digital image collection and also subscribes to a digital image library. Students have opportunities to view works of art in museums and commercial galleries (regional, national and international). (http://www.kcad.edu/facilities/library)

Library Hours:

Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 8 PM; Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM; Saturday, closed; Sunday, 4 PM - 8 PM

Min Tuition:

$19,454

Calendar:

Fall, spring and summer semesters

Housing:

Off-campus apartments, houses

Computers:

Several computer labs and program studios throughout campus; wireless available throughout campus

Last Updated:

Spring 2018

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