Overview

In our Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program, from Claremont Graduate University (CGU), we provide artists who work in any media, format, and context the skills and knowledge necessary to lead consequential lives in the arts.

During two years of intensive study and sustained work, you will be challenged to clarify your core values and inspired to make works that embody those values in public, where they start conversations, influence others, and stimulate meaningful change.

Program Highlights

Individual studios in the Art and Music Building dedicated to creation and collaboration between artists
One-on-one studio meetings with internationally recognized artists, critics, and curators
Two-track program that links your work as a artist to the world in which it takes shape, with seminars focused on arts organization dynamics, community engagement and development, curatorial practices and museum studies
Use of the state-of-art ceramics facilities at Scripps College
Access to the faculties and resources from the highly ranked institutions of the Claremont Colleges, including Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ceramics

Painting

Studio Art

Anatomy of an Arts Event

Arts & Cultural Policy
Arts Marketing & Communications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Online Application

$80 Application fee

Official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree.

Resume

Two letter of recommendation

Portfolio ( 15 images of recent artwork that represent a cohesive body of work )
One-page artist statement (no longer than 500 words).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51000 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51000 USD / year

≈ 51000 USD / year

Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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