Full-time tuition
In-state: $8,910;
Out-of-state: $26,250 (30 credit hours per year). New England residents may qualify for tuition breaks. See details and other costs
Financial aid
Average offer covers a large portion of tuition & fees.
In-state: nearly 100%;
Out-of-state: nearly 70%.
May include scholarships, grants, waiver, & work-study. Explore aid
Program duration
Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options
Admissions
SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines
Program highlights
Enhance your growth as an artist
Field education is at the heart of our Art BA program, and it’s an integral part of putting creativity into practice while achieving individualized academic goals. We provide opportunities with practicing artists, galleries, arts-related businesses, museums, non-profit organizations, and cultural institutions.
Discover your artistic potential
Our art graduates are qualified for a range of careers that maintain dynamic creative practices. You’ll be prepared for roles in visual art and design, art therapy, illustration, arts administration, and museum studies as well as esteemed graduate programs with prestigious artist residencies.
Dedicated exhibition spaces
Students have access to dedicated exhibition spaces that include the USM Art Gallery, where you can participate in an annual Juried Student show, and view professional and contemporary exhibitions by world-class artists.
Enjoy a sense of community
Students benefit from individualized mentorship and low student-teacher ratios with expert faculty. You’ll learn the critical skills needed to become informed visual artists and visually literate members of society.
Program requirements
You’ll be immersed in a nationally accredited program that prides itself on giving students a rigorous studio experience, historical understanding of the complexity of art practices, in combination with concentrated course work in a non-art academic field for rewarding visual arts careers.
Visiting Artists
Each year, visiting artists and scholars, one of whom is the long-term artist-in-residence, from international, national, and regional locations engage in activities ranging from student art critiques, demonstrations, art exhibitions, and lectures.
Creativity in practice
The USM Art Gallery is known for its rich blend of contemporary art exhibitions, lectures, events, and Artist-in-Residence community projects. In addition, the gallery regularly showcases art students’ multidisciplinary projects in a range of media.
National accreditation
Our program is nationally accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), which is a special recognition for art college programs.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships offer valuable financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. You’ll be automatically considered for Merit Scholarships when you apply for admission by the deadline. Additional opportunities are available.
Do you live in New England?
You may be eligible for a special reduced tuition rate, as part of the New England Regional Student Program (RSP).
Our helpful admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services. We also invite you to explore the many ways to visit campus or to engage with us through online experiences.