Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University

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About Kendall

Academic Degrees

We offer undergraduate degree programs in 13 disciplines in art & design and a Master of Fine Arts degree. Read More

New Student Info

We’ve gathered a few things to help you get settled into your new life at Kendall. Read More

Culture at Kendall

You can’t get lost in the crowd

We’re an intentionally small, decidedly close-knit community. Our students know each other, their professors, and our staff by name. Small class sizes mean you get one-on-one attention, and instructors have the time to support, to advise or just kick back and talk about great art and design.

"Being a student at Kendall is like being part of a really large family. It's small enough for individual attention and it's never impersonal." —Alysha Lach, Illustration major

Our students are as diverse as our programs — from painters to interior designers — from newbies to professionals returning from careers in other fields. Collectively, they create a dynamic culture where youthful energy meets sage experience, where fine arts converges with great design, where a common love of line and form and texture and color fuels passions, shapes ideas and encourages exploration beyond the individual point of view or program. At Kendall, you will broaden your ideas…about people, about art, and about the world around you.

Kendall is home to extraordinarily gifted people who work incredibly hard to develop their talents. Together, they have created an atmosphere where they seek to know each other, work with each other, support each other, and take pride in each other’s accomplishments. There’s a remarkable sense of community at Kendall.

Get into it!

Connect with kindred spirits or build your career contacts by getting involved in campus and urban life at Kendall. There are many student clubs and lots of extracurricular activities to get involved in. Find these in the Get Involved section for each Academic Degree.

Art in West Michigan

We’re surrounded by museums, art galleries, coffee house, funky eateries, sports arenas, concert halls, festival venues, and riverside walks. Read More

Quick Facts

And at Kendall, you won’t get lost in the crowd. With just over 1,000 students, we offer a culture that’s intimate, supportive, and collaborative. Our professors know their students by name and are invested in their success. Read More

Our Mission

We prepare our graduates to become leaders in the world of art and design by nurturing their creative spirit and fostering intellectual excellence. Read More