BA

Art: Painting

Learn more about studying Art: Painting as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,180USD
  • Start date
    Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Jacksonville State University says about their program:

The BFA with a concentration in Painting explores the diverse techniques related to modern experimentations and a variety of modes of expression. Students are trained in a wide breadth of media, such as traditional oil painting as well as modern acrylic paint among other materials. This allows for the growth of students to focus on conceptual and experimental models as they reach higher level classes. Students are taught to work independently and have opportunities to utilize the learned professional practices within the local/regional community.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate Academic Requirements

  • Minimum high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 US grading scale.

Postgraduate Academic Requirements

  • Previous undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

English Proficiency

Undergraduate

  • Duolingo

    85

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • PTE Academic

    45

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

Postgraduate

  • Duolingo

    100

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • PTE Academic

    56

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

English proficiency waivers

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S.
  • Transferring at least 24 academic credit hours from accredited U.S. Institutions

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Application form
  • Bank statements
  • CV
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English test scores or waivers
  • Letter of purpose or reference
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Official Undergraduate Transcripts
  • Passport identification page
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Reference letters
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $21,180 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    From $10,000 per year

Funding

International Merit Scholarship

  • Degree level

    Undergraduate

  • Value

    $5,000 per year for 4 years

  • Availability

    Automatically awarded to admitted first-time freshmen

  • Requirements

  • Must be an international student from an eligible country
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What is the cost of living near Jacksonville State University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Jacksonville State University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements