Kendall College of Art & Design



17 Fountain Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002


Kendall College of Art & Design is a coeducational college of the visual arts. Incorporated in 1928, Kendall College of Art & Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. In 2000, this Michigan art college completed a merger with Ferris State University, which is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The academic department at Kendall College of Art & Design offers bachelor's degree programs in the fine arts, including Interior Design, Jewelry Design, Painting, and photography. A Bachelor of Science in art history and a Master of Fine Arts are also available.

Students in all programs have access to state-of-the-art resources. On-campus workspaces include studios, a furniture collection, darkrooms, goldsmithing benches, print labs, and more. Two galleries, the Kendall Gallery and the Student Gallery, display exhibitions by students and faculty. In addition, Kendall College of Art & Design offers on-site counselors and career services.

Quick Facts:
  • Kendall College of Art & Design has more than 140 faculty members; faculty members are regionally and nationally known artists.

  • Motivated high school students can pursue college credits through Kendall College of Art & Design's dual-enrollment program.

  • Kendall College of Art & Design awards more than one million dollars in financial aid annually.

  • Although there are no residence halls on campus, the nearby 5 Lyon apartment building is available exclusively to Kendall and Ferris state university students.

  • 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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