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ACCEPTANCE RATE

90.58%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

14

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$18,485

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Fine Arts and Studio Arts Degree

The Fine Arts and Studio Arts is a field of study emphasizing the professional education in the visual arts or performing arts. A Bachelor of Fine Arts differs from a Bachelor of Arts in the United States in that the primary emphasis of a BFA is a studio component versus lectures more prominent in a BA degree program at Thomas More College. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.

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Thomas More College (TMC)

3101 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY

TMC is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Crestview Hills, KY, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. About 1,900 students enroll at Thomas More College yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs TMC offers:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at TMC. A score in a range of 890 to 1160 on the SAT, or 20 to 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Approximately 90% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 34% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $27,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Thomas More College. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,600. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Thomas More College Saints participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available may include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Football (NCAA Division III)
  • Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Thomas More College offers a bachelor's degree program in fine arts and studio arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White7

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Fine Arts and Studio Arts program at Thomas More College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Description

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students TMC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Thomas More College may provide services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Thomas More College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Mid-South Conference)
  • Basketball (Mid-South Conference)
  • Football (Mid-South Conference)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Bowling