Bachelor in Fashion/Apparel Design (Bachelor's)

At Mount Mary University, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

This programme focuses on creating functional and innovative apparel through hands-on training in garment construction, pattern drafting, and computer-aided design. Students engage with faculty who have industry connections to major brands and work in small classes for personalized mentorship. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills in design and manufacturing with a strong foundation in textiles and fashion illustration. The programme is the oldest four-year fashion design programme in the United States, with a long-standing tradition in the field.

Focus areas include garment construction, pattern drafting, fashion illustration, textiles, computer-aided design, apparel manufacturing.

The degree requires a minimum of 75 credits in fashion and art courses, in addition to the university’s core curriculum.

Graduates enter roles in creative design, technical design, styling, and product development within fashion companies or launch their own businesses.

Applicants must submit a portfolio of creative work, official transcripts, and a personal statement. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for undergraduate admission.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 93% of applicants.

Mount Mary University offers more than 40 undergraduate programs across areas such as nursing, business, fashion design, computer science, cybersecurity, social work, art therapy, interior architecture and design, public health, and web design and development. Its liberal arts foundation supports a career-focused education shaped by creativity, social justice, leadership, and hands-on learning. Undergraduate students who identify as women study in a women-centered environment, while graduate programs are open to everyone.

Graduate options include master's degrees in occupational therapy, professional counseling, art therapy, nutrition and dietetics, social work, education, and business administration. Doctoral study is available in counselor education and supervision and occupational therapy. The Institute for Women and Children's Advancement supports research, advocacy, and innovation through four centers. Reduced Credit Programs provide streamlined routes to graduation in selected fields.

The campus is located at 2900 Menomonee River Parkway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Students learn in a close community with small classes and personal support from faculty, staff, and classmates. Campus life includes activities, internships, jobs, study-abroad opportunities, and connections with professors. International students are encouraged to begin applying at least six months before their intended semester, allow time to gather documents and attend required appointments, and prepare their financial arrangements early.