College of Visual Arts


344 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102


This art College in Minnesota is a non-profit, fully accredited college offering Bachelor of Fine arts degree programs in Graphic Design, illustration, photography, drawing, sculpture, painting, and interdisciplinary studies with concentrations in unique areas of the visual arts including museum gallery studies and fashion design.

In addition to the traditional Bachelor's program, this College in Minnesota offers pre-college and adult programs in digital photography, drawing, painting, and media technology. Courses are designed to suit the needs of working professionals and are conveniently scheduled.

The College of Visual Arts is a leading art college in the nation. Highly successful professionals from across the visual arts spectrum serve as teachers and professors, providing a quality, hands-on academic education designed around industry demands. Outside the classroom, students are encouraged to gain hands on, practical experience in their chosen field. This College in Minnesota has relationships with art and design companies and professionals on a global scale, opening the door for students to complete internships and collaboration projects with leading companies in the industry. The College of Visual Arts is well known among both the local community of St. Paul and around the world and many graduates go on to become leading art and design professionals.

The campus's location is a major draw for students, who enjoy everything that the Twin Cities have to offer including the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Walker Art Center. A hub for cultural, art, fashion, and design activity, St. Paul provides an ideal location for access to some of the world's best resources.

The College of Visual Arts has expanded significantly in the past few years, adding new computer labs, printmaking studios, photography labs, and an art gallery. This art and design college remains committed to serving as a center for academic and career excellence and graduating highly successful professionals in the field of art and design.

Quick Facts:
  • The College of Visual Arts is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

  • High achieving students at this College in Minnesota are eligible to participate in the honor's program, which affords special classes and programs to members.

  • The College of Visual Arts offers a number of study abroad and exchange programs, including a study abroad in Paris and an exchange program in Germany.

  • Many College of Visual Arts students receive some form of financial aid.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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