Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University

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Admissions

Before you apply

If you plan to attend Kendall right after high school, or if you have fewer than 24 college credits at another school, make sure you have:

  • A minimum high school G.P.A. of 2.5
  • Or, An ACT composite score of 17 or a SAT combined score of 820.

If you don’t meet these requirements, don’t panic. We may accept you on a provisional basis. For details, contact our Admissions office. Call us at 616.451.2787 or 800.676.ARTS or send us an e-mail.

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When to apply

It’s best to apply as early as possible, but be sure to allow at least one month before the beginning of the semester in which you want to begin classes. International students should apply six months in advance. (For more details about applying from abroad, visit the International Students, We Welcome Those From Abroad section of our site or contact our international admissions representative.)

How to apply

The process is simple:

  1. Complete our application for admissions
    Get an application form online or call our Admissions office at 616.451.2787 or 800.676.ARTS.
  2. Write a statement of purpose
    This should be a one to two page essay telling us about you, your artwork, and your reason for wanting to attend Kendall. Here are some tips for writing a statement of purpose.
  3. Send us your application, your statement of purpose, and a $30 application fee.
  4. Have your high school send us your official transcripts.
    If you’re a transfer student or if you took college courses during high school, send your college transcripts as well. We’ve put together some helpful tips on submitting your transcripts.
  5. Have your ACT or SAT results sent to us
    If you’ve already taken the test, the results may be on your high school transcript. If you haven’t taken the test, be sure to include the Ferris/Kendall college code (1983 for the ACT or 1376 for the SAT). Note: If you’ve been out of high school for more than 3 years and will be a first time college student, we don’t need your ACT/SAT test scores.
  6. Schedule a portfolio review.
    It’s a part of the application process for most programs (except Art History, Furniture Design and Interior Design).

If you have any questions along the way, feel free to call our Admissions office at 616.451.2787 or 800.676.ARTS or send us an e-mail. We’re here to help.

Need Help?

We want to make applying to Kendall as easy as possible. If you have any questions contact our Admissions team at 800.676.ARTS or send us an email at kendalad@ferris.edu.

Want to get a jump on college?

You can take classes while you’re still in high school through Kendall’s Dual Enrollment program. It’s a great way for highly motivated juniors and seniors who are strong in art and academics to get a jump on college. You may even receive tuition support through the Michigan State School Aid Act. Just ask your guidance counselor for more information.