Art - Bachelor [4 Years]
$62,465 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A]

  • The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Cornell University is a 4-year program.
  • This program is designed for students who identify themselves as artists.
  • The program consists of the art-specific component within the department (64 credits) and the elective component drawn from the university at large (56 credits).
  • Some of the main topics students learn through this program are:
    • Digital media
    • Drawing
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Print media
    • Sculpture
    • And a wide range of special topics
  • The first three semesters consist of six introductory, medium-specific studio classes (drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, print media, and digital media) along with an intensive art seminar.
  • The final three semesters focus on studios and seminar work based on strengthening self-directed practice while preparing for a thesis project.
  • The Graduation rate of Cornell University is 94%.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 8:1.
  • The acceptance rate of Cornell University is 11%.
  • Cornell University is ranked #18 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $62465 $62465 $62465 $62465
Total Fees $62465 $62465 $62465 $62465

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 70 90 3
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test 1400 1600 1
ACT American College Testing 32 36 1
Duolingo Duolingo 120 160 1

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must provide a certified copy of the diploma or degree certificate to get admission to this program.
  • Students required to maintain at least a GPA of 2.4 or better.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Students need to submit a minimum GMAT score and GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.