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    Master of Fine Arts in Art and Art History

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    Boulder, USMFAIn-person30 months
    $55,468.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    13%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    54
    Credits
    $80.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Art and Art History at University of Colorado Boulder is a 54-credit, 30-month, in-person MFA program based in Boulder, US. Tuition is $55,468.

    About the program

    The program focuses on studio practice in areas such as ceramics, drawing and painting, film, IMAP, printmaking, and sculpture and post-studio practice. It includes coursework in home studio, electives, art history and theory, seminars, and a thesis exhibition with defense.

    Focus: both
    top 25 fine arts programs (U.S. News & World Report)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min All Programs EXCEPT those listed below: 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min All Programs EXCEPT those listed below: 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $18,000.00
    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 and Art History at University of Colorado Boulder cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Art and Art History at University of Colorado Boulder is $55,468 across 54 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Art and Art History at University of Colorado Boulder online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Art and Art History at University of Colorado Boulder is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Art and Art History at University of Colorado Boulder take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Art and Art History at University of Colorado Boulder is structured around 30 months and 54 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Fine Arts in Art and Art History at University of Colorado Boulder?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.75 (2.00=C)
    How competitive is Master of Fine Arts in Art and Art History at University of Colorado Boulder?
    Master of Fine Arts in Art and Art History at University of Colorado Boulder reports an acceptance rate of approximately 13%.