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Bachelor of Art at University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

United States of America, West Hattiesburg

Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 25,782 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 21, 2026

Art

The Art is a Bachelor degree offered by University of Southern Mississippi on the Hattiesburg campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the Hattiesburg campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2026.

About Art

Let's Get Creative! Visual Arts at Southern Miss

The department offers two distinct degree programs that include a broad range of opportunities for preparation in either traditional or professional career paths. These undergraduate degree tracks are:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), a broadly based, traditional arts program offered in general Art studies.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), professional career preparation in Drawing & Painting, Graphic Design, or Sculpture.

Scholarships are based on portfolio review and area of study.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an accredited, institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art & Design.

Students begin their studies in the art foundations program, a first-year experience that includes studio courses in drawing, design, and color theory. Advanced studio courses and courses in art history follow. Courses are oriented toward understanding the creative process, as well as comprehending and developing a personal sense of visual sophistication. Students develop confidence and a strong artistic vocabulary relating to the visual arts as a whole.

Disciplines

School of Performing and Visual Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Strong Freshman applicants will present a 2.5 minimum GPA in core academic subjects. It is understood that most foreign education systems do not follow the same core curriculum as taught in U.S. high schools. Therefore, each applicant will be evaluated on criteria particular to the educational system of the country in which they completed their studies. However, it is expected that a college preparatory curriculum include courses in English, Math, Science, and Social Science.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Fee Information

Application Fee 45

How to Apply

USM Application or Common Application
$45 application fee
Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration)

Art

University of Southern Mississippi

United States of America, West Hattiesburg