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    Master of Fine Arts in Art

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    Columbus, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $85,480.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    13%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    10
    Cohort
    students
    66
    Credits
    $70.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Art at Ohio State University-Main Campus is a 66-credit, 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Columbus, US. Tuition is $85,480.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary three-year program in visual arts with facilities and faculty in Art and Technology, Ceramics, Film/Video, Glass, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. Includes studio studies, common seminars, thesis exhibition, and university electives.

    Focus: both
    US News #32 Fine Arts

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min not required (only if GPA <3.0 per secondary source)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 79 iBT (university minimum; program may require higher)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 overall (university minimum; program may require higher)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,752.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts in Art at Ohio State University-Main Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Art at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $85,480 across 66 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Art at Ohio State University-Main Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Art at Ohio State University-Main Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Art at Ohio State University-Main Campus take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Art at Ohio State University-Main Campus is structured around 3 years and 66 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Fine Arts in Art at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
    Master of Fine Arts in Art at Ohio State University-Main Campus reports an acceptance rate of approximately 13%.
    How large is the Master of Fine Arts in Art at Ohio State University-Main Campus cohort?
    Master of Fine Arts in Art at Ohio State University-Main Campus typically enrolls around 10 students per cohort.