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    Art (MFA)

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    Honolulu, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $84,360.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    52%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    11
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Art (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 60-credit, 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Honolulu, US. Tuition is $84,360.

    About the program

    Three-year terminal degree in studio art with specializations in ceramics, glass, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture and expanded practices. Requires 60 credits including graduate studio seminars, art history, theory courses, electives, and culminates in a thesis exhibition, written documentation, and oral defense.

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Art (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Art (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $84,360 across 60 required credits.
    Is Art (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa online or in-person?
    Art (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is offered in-person.
    How long does Art (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa take to complete?
    Art (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is structured around 3 years and 60 credits.
    How competitive is Art (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Art (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa reports an acceptance rate of approximately 52%.
    How large is the Art (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa cohort?
    Art (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa typically enrolls around 11 students per cohort.