Admissions
Check out our most recent viewbook and then get started on your application today!
If you have any questions along the way, you can speak to someone in the Office of Admissions at (502) 430-6191 or via admissions@kycad.org.
*KyCAD’s degree program is not currently accredited by any agency. A student enrolled in an unaccredited institution is not eligible for federal financial aid programs.
We want to meet you!
We invite you to visit our campus to see if KyCAD is right for you, to meet our faculty, and to discuss your work and how our curriculum will help you meet your goals.
To schedule your visit, follow this link.
If you have any questions about visiting campus or are having trouble selecting a date and time, contact us at admissions@kycad.org.
We’re excited you’re here! Check out our latest viewbook.
If you would like to receive information about KyCAD or have any questions about our programs, contact us at admissions@kycad.org or call/text (502)453-2383.
Our application process is similar to other art schools. You will need to fill out an application and submit transcripts and a portfolio of recent work. We do not require an application fee or standardized test scores.
Admission to KyCAD requires graduation from an accredited high school with a cumulative 2.0 grade point average (or a high school equivalency certificate).*
Applicants who meet or exceed minimum admission requirements are not guaranteed admission.
*Applicants who have taken coursework at previous colleges or universities, please see the Transfer Admission section below.
In addition to the above admission requirements, transfer applicants with more than 30 credit hours earned in college level courses have the option to submit their official college transcript(s) in place of their high school transcript for admission consideration.
F U L L – T I M E T U I T I O N
for academic year 2022-23:
$30,000
F U L L – T I M E T U I T I O N
per semester 2022-23:
$15,000
P A R T – T I M E T U I T I O N
per credit hour 2022-23:
$1250 per credit hour
E S T I M A T E D C O S T O F A T T E N D A N C E
| Direct Costs (Tuition + Fees) | Amount |
| Tuition for Year 1 | $30,000 |
| Activity Fee | – |
| Technology Fee | – |
| Materials Fee | – |
| Estimated Books + Supplies* | $1,500 |
| Total in Year 1 | $31,500 |
| Indirect Costs (Estimated Expenses) | Amount |
| Estimated Room + Board** | $0 -$15,750 |
| Estimated Transportation** | $0 – $2,250 |
| Total Estimated Living Expenses** | $0 – $18,000 |
Total Estimated Expenses in Year 1: $31,500 – $49,500
*Average cost
**Actual costs will depend upon students’ own living style and needs
Although KyCAD does not operate our own campus housing facilities, the area surrounding the campus has a variety of housing options including The Marshall which offers fully furnished apartments and a roommate matching system.
If you have questions about housing options in the area, reach out to us at admissions@kycad.org.
Every admitted applicant will be reviewed for a scholarship opportunity. KyCAD offers a number of merit-based scholarships ranging from partial to full-tuition. If you have questions about options for funding your KyCAD education, please contact us at admissions@kycad.org.