Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts (Undergrad)

Intakes

Aug, Jan, May

Deadlines

May, Oct, Apr
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Annual tuition fees

$25,070 $27,069

1.Undergraduate – International Admissions Scholarships:

$4,000 ($1,000 per year with 3.0 GPA)

$8,000 ($2,000 per year with 3.5 GPA)

• Renewable annually for four years or through the length of the student’s original study plan, if student maintains a cumulative 2.75 GPA
• Minimum 3.0 GPA for $1,000 per year
• Minimum 3.5 GPA for $2,000 per year

2.Undergraduate – Presidential Scholarship:

Up to $44,000 ($11,000 per year)

• Apply for admission by November 1 for the following academic year
• Scholarship application is due December 15
• Direct Undergraduate Freshman
• Eligible for the Honors Program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale
• Awarded through a competitive scholarship competition
• Renewable up to four years if student maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA

3.Undergraduate -International Baccalaureate Scholarship:

$1,000

• Apply for admission by November 15 for the following academic year
• Direct Entry Freshmen who complete the IB Diploma Program or IB Career-Related Certificate Program
• Submit eligibility form online
• Academic credentials must be verified no later than July 15
• Awarded as funds are available
• One-time award

4.Undergraduate -Young America International Scholarship:

$5,000

• Complete application to Illinois State University and scholarship application by May 1
• Direct Entry Bachelor’s students only
• Application required
• Five scholarships will be awarded to high academically achieving students per year
• Only available for Fall intake
• One-time award

 

 

 

Duration

4 Years

Intakes

Aug, Jan, May

Study language

English

Delivery mode

On-Campus

Degree type

Bachelor

List of Programs

  1. Art History
  2. Art Teacher Education
  3. Bachelor of Fine Arts – Graphic Design
  4. Creative Technologies: Audio and Music Production
  5. Creative Technologies: Game Design
  6. Creative Technologies: Interdiciplinary Technologies
  7. Dance Performance
  8. Dance Teacher Education
  9. Graphic Design
  10. Music Business
  11. Music Composition
  12. Music – Composition/Theory Emphasis
  13. Music – New Media Composition
  14. Music Therapy
  15. Musical Theatre
  16. Studio Art
  17. Theatre – Acting
  18. Theatre – Film & Digital Media
  19. Theatre – Production Design & Technology
  20. Theatre Studies
  21. Theatre Teacher Education
  22. Music Performance
  23. Music Teacher Education

Requirements

Academic Requirements

High School Diploma. Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Additional requirements

  • Applicant declaration
  • High school transcripts
  • Passport
  • English test score
  • Portfolio/Auditions for Fine Arts Programs

English Tests Requirements

TOEFL-IBT

79

IELTS

7

About Faculty

“Welcome to the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, home of the Wonsook Kim School of Art, School of Music, School of Theatre and Dance, Creative Technologies Program, Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF), University Galleries, Big Red Marching Machine, and more! Our programs support academically accomplished and talented students pursuing their studies in the arts, design, and creative industries”.

Top Reasons to Study in Illinois State University

  • High Retention and Graduation Rates

Over the past decade, our retention and graduation rates have been in the top 10% in the nation.

  • First-Choice Institution

Illinois State remains a first-choice institution. We have a strong enrollment of more than 20,000 students, while maintaining academic quality and small class sizes.

  • Civically Engaged Campus
Illinois State’s campuswide commitment to our core value of civic engagement has earned us recognition with the Elective Classification for Community Engagement, as an Excellence and Innovation Award for Civic Learning and Community Engagement recipient, and as a Voter Friendly Campus.
  • Bang for the Buck

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Illinois State as the best value public university in Illinois. We support students while they’re in college—and set them up to succeed after graduation.

 

 

Ranking & Accreditation of Illinois State University

  • #3 Public University in Illinois Niche.com 2022.
  • TOP 5%nBest Colleges fornthe Money College Factual 2022.
  • #64 Best National University Washington Monthly 2022.
  • #112 Top Public Schools U.S. News & World Report 2023.
  • RANKED AMONG THE TOP 30% of four-year higher education institutions for graduates’ return on investment Center on Education and the Workforce, Georgetown University, 2022.
  • #8 Best Insurance Programs U.S. News & World Report 2022.
  • #105 Top Public Schools (U.S. News & World Report 2020).
  • 97% of our faculty hold the highest degree possible in their field.
  • #1 Top city for Recent College Graduates (Penngeeks.com 2019).
  • #197 National Universities (U.S. News and World Report 2020).

Student Accommodation at Illinois State University

  • For students applying for direct entry to university accommodation information can be found on the university website.

Student Residences at Illinois State:

  • Convenient on campus locations close to classrooms
  • Supportive and involved live-in staff
  • Securely locked doors on the exterior and interior of the buildings
  • Nearby fitness and laundry centers
  • Free Wi-Fi

 

Deadline:

May, Oct, Apr
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