Bachelor in Graphic Design (Bachelor's)

Applications for the Jan 2027 intake close on Nov 15, 2026. Tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $38,500 per year..

Students create visual solutions through studio-based projects using industry-standard digital tools. They develop a professional portfolio while studying in a nationally accredited program within a faith-based university setting. The curriculum emphasizes creative problem-solving and conceptual development across print and digital media. Senior students present an original body of work in a solo exhibition.

Focus areas include print-based media, interactive media, digital imaging, visual identity, branding, motion design.

The program requires 120 credits, with 72 credits in major-specific studio courses and foundational art courses. Students complete a senior design project and participate in a capstone exhibition.

Graduates work as graphic designers, art directors, web designers, interactive designers, and motion designers in agencies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must submit a high school transcript, a portfolio of creative work, and standardized test scores or demonstrate equivalent academic achievement. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four-year program. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Messiah University’s identity is rooted in Christian community and the conviction that faith should shape academic and student life. Its motto, “Christ Preeminent,” guides the university’s approach to education, with values that include sharpening intellect, deepening Christian faith and inspiring action. The institution has grown into a private university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, serving 3,454 undergraduate and graduate students.

Academic options span more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 150 undergraduate and pre-professional degree options and more than 20 graduate degree and certificate programs. Areas of study are organized across interests and career fields. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program connects classroom learning, clinical expertise, scholarship and professional development. Faculty research and continuing education also extend into international clinical communities, including advanced manual therapy teaching in Rome.

The university’s 375-acre campus is in Mechanicsburg, in central Pennsylvania, and provides an active residential setting shaped by Christian community. Average class size is 20, with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. International students should expect faith to be integrated into academic programs and daily experience, alongside opportunities for service, athletics and campus involvement. Students come from 33 states and 23 countries, adding an international dimension to campus life.