Fully-funded M.F.A. in Studio Art at Kent State

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s top graduate programs in the visual arts, the School of Art at Kent State University provides abundant opportunities for graduate students to advance their skills in all areas of studio art.

All newly accepted M.F.A. students will receive a graduate assistantship which includes a full tuition waiver and a stipend! Fully-funded MFA program with tuition remission, yearly stipend, and a sizable contribution to offset the cost of a health care plan offered to all graduate assistants.

M.F.A. program offers:

Graduate Assistantship
FULL Tuition Waver
$16,000 Stipend

With access to state-of-the-art facilities, world-class museums, and internationally recognized faculty.

Concentrations include: ceramics, drawing, glass, painting, jewelry/metals/enameling, print media & photography, sculpture & expanded media, and textiles.

Application deadline is February 2, 2024, for the Fall 2024 semester.

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR PROGRAM INCLUDE:

Dedicated studio space for graduate students
Graduate Assistantships that offer tuition remission and a stipend
Working with a range of graduate faculty
Renowned visiting artist program
Kent Blossom Art Intensives – two-week summer studio intensives with visiting artists
Access to state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and tools
Travel study opportunities every semester to New York City, plus other domestic and international trips offered
Access to world-class museums and research libraries
School-wide digital fabrication lab (ARTech Studio)