Santa Fe University of Art and Design

Overview

Santa Fe University of Art and Design aims to nurture and challenge its students in order to see them flourish in their chosen career paths. The school's main focus is on the practical application of knowledge with an emphasis on technique.

The learning environment at Santa Fe University of Art and Design (SFUAD) supports all types of art. Collaboration between students across departments is encouraged, thereby broadening perspectives of new media and art forms.

Located in Vibrant Santa Fe, New Mexico

Often called the most interesting 50 square miles in America, Santa Fe is the perfect place to live and learn. This colorful and historically rich region offers opportunities for hikers, historians, skiers, art lovers, anglers, opera buffs and everyone in between.

Santa Fe has the 3rd largest art market in the US and is home to more than 300 galleries. Internationally renowned artists and writers make frequent guest appearances on campus and in the community.

State of the Art Facilities

The campus of Santa Fe University of Art and Design is home to facilities designed to enhance learning, performing, recreation, and entertainment.

Garson Studios is a leading-edge soundstage which gives students the unique opportunity to intern on professional film productions. Several recent feature films have used Garson Studios, including "True Grit," "No Country for Old Men," and "Cowboys and Aliens."

Benildus Hall houses studios, practice rooms and rehearsal halls for the Contemporary Music Department. This includes the recording arts studio, composition studio, computer music lab, world music studio and piano lab.

There are 2 performance venues on campus: The O'Shaughnessy Performance Space hosts concerts and readings, while the Greer Garson Theatre Center offers facilities for the Performing Arts department and professional theatrical productions.

The Fogelson Library offers access to a collection of materials in many formats, including books, journals, electronic media, DVDs, musical scores and recordings and the Southwest Materials collection.

Additional facilities on campus include the Graphic Design Digital Lab, Fine Arts gallery, Garson Communications Center, MOV-in Gallery, Visual Arts Center, The Screen cinematheque, the Santa Fe Institute, and Driscoll Fitness Center.

Go International - Study Abroad

Santa Fe University of Art and Design belongs to the Laureate International Universities network, a global network of more than 55 universities in 28 countries. At SFUAD students have opportunities to expand their horizons and study abroad. SFUAD academic advisers will help students decide how to fit study abroad into their educations.

Programs of Study

All students at Santa Fe University of Art and Design receive a well-rounded liberal arts education. This core curriculum is taught by a faculty of scholars, artists, and professionals.

Art: Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts. Coursework includes painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media and installation art. The department also offers minors in Art History or Studio Art.

Arts Management: The Bachelor of Business Administration in Arts Management expands on the traditional business degree model so students can apply their knowledge to the arts management field. Career possibilities are vast, and include museum director, art critic, gallery owner, cultural events planner, creative services director and entrepreneur.

Creative Writing: The BA in Creative Writing program is a rigorous program in which students choose 2 genre specializations to study. Choices include poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction and screenwriting. Collaboration and student critiques on original work are essential to the program, as is the mentor relationship forged with faculty members.

Graphic Design: The BFA in Graphic Design examines the dual nature of graphic design: as a vehicle for artistic expression and as a specialized profession. Students will explore the fundamental principles of 2D, 3D, and 4D design, and an introduction to the newest digital image-making tools.

Digital Arts: The BFA in Digital Arts program covers a wide range of digital media, including 2D and 3D imaging and animation, graphic design, digital photography, and time-based digital arts. Students may choose from 3 areas of emphasis: "Animation," "Digital Illustration," or "Web Publishing."

Film/Video: The BA in Moving Image Arts program integrates film, video and digital production with writing and critical studies. In this 4-year program, students have opportunities to focus on one of 3 specific disciplines: "Production," "Screenwriting," or "Critical Studies and Film History."

Contemporary Music: The BA in Contemporary Music prepares students for a wide range of creative careers in music. Skills in performance, technology, composition and recording arts are paired with studies in world music, music theory and music history. Faculty members expose students to a variety of styles and genres of music through performances, workshops, seminars and master classes.

Photography: Students may earn either BAs in Photography or BFAs in Photography. Both degree programs offer a comprehensive education in the theory, techniques, history and ethics of photography, and encompasses both analog and digital technologies. Students in the BA program take core courses in studio and history, and may pursue multiple minors. BFA students concentrate on in-depth study through studio instruction, practicum experiences, and internships.

Performing Arts: The Performing Arts department introduces students to all facets of stage production and offers several degree programs and specializations. Students may choose from the BA in Theatre Design, BA in Theatre Performance, or BFA in Theatre. Specializations include "Acting," "Dance," "Design/Technical," and "Music Theatre."

Self-Designed: Students have the option to design their own major programs according to their areas of interest and goals.

• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• Creative Writing
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Graphic Design
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Dramatic/Theater Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Theater Design and Technology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Musical Theater
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Film/Cinema/Video Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Photography
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Fine/Studio Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied347
• Accepted347
• Acceptance Rate100%
• Enrolled544
• Female Applicants196
• Females Accepted196
• Female Acceptance Rate100%
• Male Applicants151
• Males Accepted151
• Male Acceptance Rate100%
• Applying
• Application Fee$50
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  
• Required for Some portfolio or audition for visual and performing arts programs
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.12
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Yes
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 528 470 590
• SAT Math 508 440 583
• SAT Writing 497 440 560
• ACT Composite 21 18 24
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$28,836
• Out-of-state tuition *$28,836
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student feesNot Reported
• Room and board *Not Reported
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNot Reported
• Tuition pre-payment planNot Reported
• Tuition payment plans offeredNot Reported
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionNot Reported

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students544
• Male Student Percentage47%
• Female Student Percentage53%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino21.69%
• Black or African American7.17%
• White or Caucasian45.22%
• American Indian or Alaska Native3.13%
• Asian1.1%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander1.29%
• Two or more races4.04%
• Unknown4.6%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout11.76% representing 12 other countries
• Out-of-state Students66% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Special housing for disabled
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 66%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station No
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Yes
• Most popular organizations Student Writer's Association, Performing Arts Collective, Colors: Queer Identity Group, Cluster, Film Clubs
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Not Reported
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty99
• Full-time Percentage27%
• Part-time Percentage73%
• Female PercentageNot Reported
• Male PercentageNot Reported
• Student:Faculty RatioNot Reported