Enrollment: 1141
Average SAT: 480
Average ACT: 21
Most Popular Majors: Graphic Design,Illustration,Interior Design,
Student Faculty Ratio: 15:1

School Says - General Information
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, founded in 1928, offers an art and design education to a select group of students who are serious about refining their talent and seek in-depth preparation for significant careers. The faculty consists of working artists, designers and scholars dedicated to providing students with the necessary tools to explore and pursue their own creative journey. Faculty members continually weigh changing methods and technology, striving to provide students with meaningful, real world experiences while maintaining a solid and proven art and design education. Kendall provides a personalized approach to education that not only helps students learn the principles of visual thinking but also provides the skills necessary to achieve career success. Kendall offers a BFA degrees in Art Education, Digital Media (with concentrations in 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Illustration, Interactive Design and Motion Graphic Design), Fine Art (with concentrations in Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture/Functional Art), Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Metals/Jewelry Design, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture/Functional Art. A BS degree is offered in Art History. Kendall also offers a MFA degree with concentrations in Drawing, Painting, Photography and Printmaking. The College's individual programs are based on a strong foundation program that includes intense classical training while also allowing freedom and variety. A wide range of special lectures, exhibits, and seminars by noted artists and designers enhance the academic environment.

School Says - Student Body
Ad Club of West Michigan AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) Art Education Student Organization Art History Student Club ASID/IIDA (Association of Student Interior Designers) Bodies of Art Association "Exposed," the Kendall Photography Association G1 (Group One) Minority Student Organzation IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America) Kendall Christian Fellowship Kendall Metalsmithing Guild Illustration Club League of Sequential Story Tellers The Blind Contour Club The Furniture Club

School Says - Admissions
An incoming freshman student is required to submit/complete the following: 1) Completed admissions application form. 2) Submit $30 application fee. 3) Have official high school transcripts released to Kendall. 4) Release official ACT or SAT test scores to Kendall (ACT or SAT tests are required). 5) Have official college transcripts released to Kendall if any college credits earned. 6) Statement of Purpose. 7) Present and complete a portfolio review (not required if majoring in Art History (Academic Focus), Interior Design or Furniture Design. An incoming transfer student is required to submit/complete the following: 1) Completed admissions application form. 2) Submit $30 application fee. 3) Have official high school transcripts released to Kendall. 4) Release official ACT or SAT test scores to Kendall - if been out of high school for less than 2 years. 5) Have official college transcripts released to Kendall - from all colleges previously attended. 6) Statement of Purpose. 7) Present and complete a portfolio review (not required if majoring in Art History, Interior Design or Furniture Design)

School Says - Campus Life
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan - right in the center of things. Kendall lives at the heart of the city's vibrant cultural district, in the heart of downtown. Surrounded by art galleries, coffee houses and funky eateries, sports arenas, concert halls, festival venues, and riverside walks. Grand Rapids is friendly, like a small town, with the cultural opportunities of a big city. The Grand River flows through the city out to Lake Michigan's fabulous sandy beaches - where you'll find getaway towns like Saugatuck and Grand Haven, a short drive, but a world away.

School Says - Cost Aid
Cost of Education Estimates for the 2007-2008 Academic Year (In-State Student) Tuition and Fees (based on 30 credits/year) 12,660 Room and Board 7,534 Books and Supplies 3,604 Transportation 1,282 Loan Fees 50 Miscellaneous 860 Total Estimated Cost $25,990 Tuition Rates for 2006-2007 Resident Undergraduate Studio per Credit Hour $500 Resident Undergraduate General Education per Credit Hour $270 Non-resident Undergraduate Studio per Credit Hour $750 Non-resident Undergraduate General Education per Credit Hour $405 Graduate per Credit Hour $557HOW TO APPLY In order to be considered for financial aid, you must first be admitted to Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State Univesity. You must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA) and have your results released to Ferris State University, with a Title IV code number of 002260. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA on-line. An electronic signature (PIN number) makes the process even faster and more convenient. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to otain a PIN number and complete the FAFSA. WHEN TO APPLY Students applying for financial aid at Kendall/Ferris will receive priority consideration if all forms are received by March 1st for the following school year. All files completed after that date will be considered for financial aid based on availability of funds. FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES For more detailed information on these financial aid types, please visit the Kendall website at www.kcad.edu. We encourage you to apply for scholarship opportunities utilizing resources from the Internet. There are several reputable national database search engines that will search for scholarship opportunities at no charge. For a complete list of these search engines and links, please visit the Kendall website at www.kcad.edu.

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