Kendall College of Art and Design, a Top Midwest Art School

Discover Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) of Ferris State University. KCAD is dedicated to art and design and is part of one the top universities and colleges in the Midwest. Kendall College of Art and Design offers all the advantages of a conservatory college of art and design—creative immersion, expert faculty, and personalized instruction—without sacrificing the vital support systems and educational value of a state university. KCAD offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a 10:1 Student-to-Faculty ratio.

Accredited Midwest Art and Design College

Located just 50 miles north of Kalamazoo, our accessible urban campus in the heart of Grand Rapids’ vibrant creative community and thriving design industry is the perfect environment to grow your passion for making into in-demand 21st century skills and dynamic career opportunities. KCAD’s specialized degree programs in design and fine art transform your creative passion into a marketable skill set, and from there, a dynamic career.

81% of KCAD students receive some form of institutional or Federal financial assistance.

KCAD offers an outstanding education in a broad range of professional pursuits in design, art, and art history. Our faculty members are regionally and nationally known designers, artists, and scholars in their own right who share their experience freely in the studio and beyond. Professors know their students by name and are invested in their success. KCAD's facilities provide well-resourced studios, classrooms, labs, workshops, and exhibition spaces. And our technology is directly aligned with the systems and software used in the professional world.

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