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Bachelor of Art
California State University, San Bernardino
- San Bernardino, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A studio-based fine art degree exploring visual studies and creative practice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Art and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Art Research Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Research and Policy Associate
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 130 semester hours
- Including Art and Design at Northeastern
- Media Art
- Culture
- And Social Justice
- Elements of Visual Composition
- Representational Drawing
- Abstract Drawing
- Making with Form and Materials
- Plus electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- First-year applicants: minimum 2.5 GPA (US 4.0 scale)
- Official sealed secondary transcripts and diploma (or transfer transcripts)
- English proficiency proof
- Bank statement or financial support statement and passport copy
- Additional academic criteria: Minimum 2.5 overall GPA (first-year applicant from a foreign or US high school).
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Coursework equivalent to US senior high school (official sealed transcripts and diploma), transfer applicants with less or more than 60 semester units follow the lower/upper division transfer pages, financial support statement (bank statement) and passport copy
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 for tests taken on or after 2026-01-21)
- PTE Academic 43
- Duolingo 95
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Statement
- Portfolio of Work
How to apply
- Review the Art in BFA admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Submit the required portfolio. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,214 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Bernardino Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Letters |
| Department | Art and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120,132 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,214 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,864 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 for tests taken on or after 2026-01-21), PTE Academic 43, Duolingo 95. A portfolio is required.