Bachelor in Fine/Studio Arts (Bachelor's)

At Brenau University, tuition is Tuition for full-time on-ground undergraduate students is $33,044.00 per year..

This programme prepares students for careers in professional art practice through focused study in visual media. Students develop technical and conceptual skills across multiple studio disciplines while building a strong portfolio. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on creation using traditional and digital tools in dedicated studio spaces. It allows specialization in one or more of three distinct areas: Graphics and Digital Arts, Drawing and Painting, or Sculpture and Ceramics.

Focus areas include Graphics and Digital Arts, Drawing and Painting, Sculpture and Ceramics.

The programme requires 120 credits distributed across general education, art foundation courses, upper-level studio work, and concentration-specific classes. Students complete a capstone project in their chosen concentration area.

Graduates pursue roles as professional artists, graphic designers, illustrators, sculptors, ceramists, and art instructors in galleries, studios, educational institutions, and creative industries.

Applicants must submit a high school transcript or equivalent. A portfolio of original artwork is required for admission. The university does not specify a minimum GPA or standardized test requirement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-ground, full-time, 8 semesters. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Brenau University brings together a Historic Gainesville Campus, Downtown Gainesville Campus, Gainesville East Campus, North Atlanta Campus and online study options. Its Gainesville address places the university in Gainesville, Georgia, while the Norcross location extends its reach toward the Atlanta area. Students can experience a multi-campus structure and choose a learning format that fits their goals and schedules.

More than 145 years of educating students has produced a university organized around four academic colleges: the Jacobs College of Business and Media, Carole Ann Daniel College of Education, College of Fine Arts & Humanities, and Ivester College of Health Sciences. Coursework is career-focused, with small classes and dedicated professors. The university lists a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and its programs include fields such as occupational therapy, dance, education and marketing.

International students should expect a community-oriented study environment where connections with professors are part of the academic experience. Brenau also offers financial aid counseling for undergraduate and graduate students, with guidance on available assistance and college costs. Its flexible campus and online approach may be useful for students comparing in-person study in Georgia with programs that can fit different routines. The university enrolled 2,451 students and conferred 614 degrees during the 2024-2025 academic year.