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The main campus of College Of Visual Arts is in Saint Paul, MN (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. College Of Visual Arts offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to photography and commercial art and fine arts.
College Of Visual Arts admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 178 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Programming at the College of Visual Arts fulfills the college's mission to educate men and women to explore opportunities and develop the skills and confidence necessary to become accomplished artists in the dynamic world of art and design. The mission is carried out through educational programming that nourishes each student's abilities, helping each person to realize his or her full creative and intellectual potential."
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Visual Arts
344 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2199
General Phone: (651) 224-3416
http://www.cva.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 13 | graphic design, illustration |
| Fine Arts | 12 | fine arts, fine arts studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 7 | photography, commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Visual Arts in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 32 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, College Of Visual Arts had a total enrollment of 178 students (177 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 84% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Paul, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,426 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,426 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,330 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Visual Arts participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 746200)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $55,972 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Visual Arts Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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