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Program

BA Art

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BA Art

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In FriendlyTeacher Cert

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BA Art

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In FriendlyTeacher Cert

Program Recognition

•Interdisciplinary arts degree spanning Theater, Dance, Music, Film, Creative Writing, Art, Art History, Graphic Design, and Animation

•Students choose 30 major credits from one or more disciplines, tailoring the degree to individual creative and career interests

•Teaching certification pathway available for students who complete 30 credits in a single Art discipline

•FDU states the former Theater Arts BA has been absorbed into the BA Art and is not open for new enrollment

Training

•Coursework options include acting, playwriting, directing, dance, music, film, graphic design, animation, studio art, and art history

•Department resources include a new animation lab, dedicated studio-arts spaces, theater-production spaces, and film-screening facilities

•Mentorship from nationally recognized artists and authors through workshops, performances, and exhibitions

Performance & Productions

•FDU Theater's 2025-2026 season includes two plays and a musical in Dreyfuss Theater

•Additional School of the Arts performances include chorus, band, and chamber choir concerts, vocal recitals, Fairleigh Dance Project, and the Images Festival

Professional Development

•Internship opportunities are strengthened by proximity to New York City

•Students have interned with organizations including HBO, MTV, DreamWorks, and Panavision Camera

•Annual WAMFest celebrates creative work across words, arts, and music

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

2.6K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,820

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$62,888

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,404

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Interdisciplinary arts degree spanning Theater, Dance, Music, Film, Creative Writing, Art, Art History, Graphic Design, and Animation

•Students choose 30 major credits from one or more disciplines, tailoring the degree to individual creative and career interests

•Teaching certification pathway available for students who complete 30 credits in a single Art discipline

•FDU states the former Theater Arts BA has been absorbed into the BA Art and is not open for new enrollment

Training

•Coursework options include acting, playwriting, directing, dance, music, film, graphic design, animation, studio art, and art history

•Department resources include a new animation lab, dedicated studio-arts spaces, theater-production spaces, and film-screening facilities

•Mentorship from nationally recognized artists and authors through workshops, performances, and exhibitions

Performance & Productions

•FDU Theater's 2025-2026 season includes two plays and a musical in Dreyfuss Theater

•Additional School of the Arts performances include chorus, band, and chamber choir concerts, vocal recitals, Fairleigh Dance Project, and the Images Festival

Professional Development

•Internship opportunities are strengthened by proximity to New York City

•Students have interned with organizations including HBO, MTV, DreamWorks, and Panavision Camera

•Annual WAMFest celebrates creative work across words, arts, and music

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Interdisciplinary arts degree spanning Theater, Dance, Music, Film, Creative Writing, Art, Art History, Graphic Design, and Animation

•Students choose 30 major credits from one or more disciplines, tailoring the degree to individual creative and career interests

•Teaching certification pathway available for students who complete 30 credits in a single Art discipline

•FDU states the former Theater Arts BA has been absorbed into the BA Art and is not open for new enrollment

Training

•Coursework options include acting, playwriting, directing, dance, music, film, graphic design, animation, studio art, and art history

•Department resources include a new animation lab, dedicated studio-arts spaces, theater-production spaces, and film-screening facilities

•Mentorship from nationally recognized artists and authors through workshops, performances, and exhibitions

Performance & Productions

•FDU Theater's 2025-2026 season includes two plays and a musical in Dreyfuss Theater

•Additional School of the Arts performances include chorus, band, and chamber choir concerts, vocal recitals, Fairleigh Dance Project, and the Images Festival

Professional Development

•Internship opportunities are strengthened by proximity to New York City

•Students have interned with organizations including HBO, MTV, DreamWorks, and Panavision Camera

•Annual WAMFest celebrates creative work across words, arts, and music

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Fee

$50

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Good to Know

Enrollment

•Rolling admissions

•Fall and spring enrollment available

•Test optional

Admission Pathway

•Housed in the Becton College of Arts and Sciences, Arts, Communication, and Media department

•Students select courses from one or more of the nine available disciplines based on career and creative interests

Transfer Pathway

BA Art transfer applicants can use FDU's transfer pathway: AA or AS graduates from New York or New Jersey community colleges applying to a BA may satisfy FDU general education requirements, while prior credits are reviewed through transfer advising and the Transfer Credit Estimator.

Official Source

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Admission is through the standard university application process

•No audition, portfolio review, or artistic supplement required

Contact

•Theater: Stacie Lents (lents@fdu.edu)

•Fine Arts: Lena Aronson (lena@fdu.edu)

•Creative Writing: David Daniel (ddaniel@fdu.edu)

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

2.6K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,820

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$62,888

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,404

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Interdisciplinary arts degree spanning Theater, Dance, Music, Film, Creative Writing, Art, Art History, Graphic Design, and Animation

•Students choose 30 major credits from one or more disciplines, tailoring the degree to individual creative and career interests

•Teaching certification pathway available for students who complete 30 credits in a single Art discipline

•FDU states the former Theater Arts BA has been absorbed into the BA Art and is not open for new enrollment

Training

•Coursework options include acting, playwriting, directing, dance, music, film, graphic design, animation, studio art, and art history

•Department resources include a new animation lab, dedicated studio-arts spaces, theater-production spaces, and film-screening facilities

•Mentorship from nationally recognized artists and authors through workshops, performances, and exhibitions

Performance & Productions

•FDU Theater's 2025-2026 season includes two plays and a musical in Dreyfuss Theater

•Additional School of the Arts performances include chorus, band, and chamber choir concerts, vocal recitals, Fairleigh Dance Project, and the Images Festival

Professional Development

•Internship opportunities are strengthened by proximity to New York City

•Students have interned with organizations including HBO, MTV, DreamWorks, and Panavision Camera

•Annual WAMFest celebrates creative work across words, arts, and music

Updated 5d ago