Art Undeclared

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What is Art Undeclared ?

If you’re interested in art and design but aren’t sure where to start, Art Undeclared is the option for you. You’ll have the opportunity to explore different majors in our School of Art and Design, including art and art history, art education (K-12), graphic design, industrial design, and studio art. You'll take a variety of classes, including drawing, 2D, 3D, and 4D art practices, and declare a major by March 1 of your first year of study.

Post-Graduation Success¹

81% employed or continuing education

60% employed after graduation

21% attending graduate school

$39,833 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Olympia CUSD 16 (2), Chicago Public Schools (2), Community Consolidated School District 62 (1) View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Florida, University of Michigan View All

Program Resources

College of Fine & Applied Arts Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

Strong talent review (audition or portfolio)

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention²

4.2 years to degree

92% first-year retention rate

66% four-year graduation rate

77% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs³

Illinois Resident

Tuition: $14,912
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,558
Total: $39,652

Non-Resident

Tuition: $37,588
Fees: $5,182
Expenses:$19,898
Total: $62,668

International

Tuition: $38,630
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,898
Total: $63,710

Related Majors

None

¹ Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

² Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

³ "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.