KCAD Fast Facts

Mission Statement

As a college within Ferris State University, Kendall College of Art and Design prepares students for leadership in design, the visual arts, and art history; provides innovative, collaborative education that fosters intellectual growth and individual creativity; and promotes the ethical and civic responsibilities of artists and designers, locally and globally.

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Founded: 1928

Programs of Study

Kendall College Program List

Undergraduate

Art History (BA)
Art History (AA)
Collaborative Design (BFA)
Design Studies (AFA)
Digital Art and Design (BFA)
Fashion Studies (BFA)
Graphic Design (BFA)
Illustration (BFA)
Interior Design (BFA)
Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration (BFA)
Photography (BFA)
Product Design (BFA)
Studio Arts (BFA)
Studio Arts (AFA)

Graduate

Master's Degree Programs

Master of Architecture
Master of Arts in Design

Graduate Certificate Programs

Advanced Studies in Design and Innovation Management Certificate
Certificate in Visual and Critical Studies

Faculty and Staff

Faculty - Spring 2024

Total: 79
Full-time: 37
Part-time: 42
Student/faculty ratio: 7.5 to 1

Faculty Directory

Staff - Spring 2024

Total: 40
Full-time: 37
Part-time: 3

Staff Directory

Student Body

Demographics

Spring 2024 Enrollment: 511
Female: 73%
Male: 27%
Full-time: 78%
Part-time: 22%
From Michigan: 93%
From elsewhere (18 states and 3 countries): 7%

GPA Information

Average GPA of Incoming Freshmen (FTIAC): 3.33
Average SAT Total Score of Incoming Freshmen (FTIAC): 1070
Average ACT of Incoming Freshmen (FTIAC): N/A

Ethnic Background

White (Non-Hispanic): 70%
Hispanic: 9%
Multiracial: 6%
Unreported: 6%
Asian: 4%
Black or African American: 4%
Native American or Native Alaskan: <1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%

Retention Rate - Fall 2023 to Fall 2024

First Time-Full Time Students: 50%

Cost of Attendance

KCAD is committed to providing a world-class art and design education at a remarkably affordable price. The vast majority of degree-seeking students receive some form of institutional or Federal financial assistance.

See the links below for more information.

Cost of Attendance Breakdown

Financial Aid Info

TUITION PAYMENT