Fine Arts - Photography - Bachelor [4 Years]
$54,135 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A] Photography

  • The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography at Seattle University allows you to explore diverse modes of expression in the mediums of photography and video as students learn to incorporate multiple perspectives and methodologies. The curriculum—firmly embedded in the liberal arts tradition—is complemented by small class sizes and the cohort model. Students will benefit from close mentorship and become part of a supportive learning community that fosters professional and personal growth. It’s that holistic approach to education that delivers a vast array of opportunities to develop their own artistic practices both inside and outside the classroom.
  • In collaboration with the renowned Photographic Center Northwest, the instructors and diverse course offerings encourage students to reflect on how the arts, and their own work, respond to contemporary and historic issues of social justice. 
  • The program offers:
    • Education in photographic technique
    • Critical theory
    • Portfolio development
    • Professional-level exhibition
    • Access to state-of-the-art digital labs, alternative processes darkroom, and lighting studios.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $48510 $48510 $48510 $48510
Books and Supplies $1200 $1200 $1200 $1200
Others $4425 $4425 $4425 $4425
Total Fees $54135 $54135 $54135 $54135

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 68 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.0 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 48 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate applicants should have the equivalent of a U.S. grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Provide official, certified English language translations of all transcripts from each educational institution attended.
    • Official external mark sheets should be submitted as part of the evaluation process in the educational system attended. Transcripts must have the official seal or stamp from the issuing institution.
    • Students who have completed the Ordinary and/or Advanced Levels, or the International Baccalaureate must have the results sent directly from the testing agency.
  • Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English proficiency regardless of the length of residency in the U.S., their citizenship, or their immigration status.
  • Seattle University does not require the ACT or SAT of international freshman applicants. However, these scores do enhance an application, and sufficiently high critical reading and writing scores will be accepted in lieu of the TOEFL to demonstrate English proficiency.