QUICK ANSWER
ArtCenter appears often in our results record, and that record shows why the decision needs care. We list 43 ArtCenter acceptances (2012–2026), but only 5 list a scholarship award (average $49,200, n=5). In our record, admission has been far more common than funding.
Three facts shape the plan: tuition is charged per term ($28,681 in 2026–27), the portfolio is written for one major, and eight majors add a 60–90 second video essay.
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Key Facts for Fall 2027
| Item | ArtCenter rule |
|---|---|
| Early Action | November 15 |
| Fall priority deadline | February 1 |
| Spring priority deadline | October 1 (selected majors only) |
| English | TOEFL iBT band 4 (tests from Jan 21, 2026), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115 |
| SAT/ACT | Optional |
| Cost, 2026–27 | $28,681 per term; cost of attendance $91,132 (fall and spring) |
| Scholarship results | Late January for Early Action; late April for fall priority |
From ArtCenter undergraduate admissions and cost-of-attendance pages, checked October 2026.
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The Portfolio Is Written for One Major
| Major | What ArtCenter asks for |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 20–25 pieces, including 8–12 live-model drawings |
| Graphic Design | 6–10 projects with research, process and final work |
| Product / Transportation Design | 3–5 projects, each with research, sketches and a final |
| Eight majors | A 60–90 second video essay on why and how you made a piece |
From ArtCenter portfolio requirements by major, checked October 2026.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR KOREAN APPLICANTS
Apply Early Action if you can. Scholarship decisions arrive in late January, early enough to compare offers.
Rehearse the video essay in English. It asks why you made a piece and what you would change. That is a critique answer, not a script.
Compare cost by year, not term. ArtCenter runs fall, spring and summer; summer terms shorten the degree but add tuition. Weigh it against LCAD or a transfer plan in ArtCenter transfer strategy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What English score does ArtCenter accept?
TOEFL iBT band 4 on the new scale, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115.
Can I start ArtCenter in spring?
Only in selected majors. The spring priority deadline is October 1.
How much does ArtCenter cost?
$28,681 per term in 2026–27, with a cost of attendance of $91,132 for fall and spring.
How often do Royal Blue students win ArtCenter scholarships?
In our record, 5 of 43 ArtCenter acceptances list an award, averaging $49,200 (n=5).
Does one portfolio work for every ArtCenter major?
No. Each major sets its own count and content, and some add a video essay.
ROYAL BLUE ART & DESIGN
Our director has taught Korean students for U.S. art schools for 19 years, from our studio in Apgujeong, Seoul. Our results page lists 1,099 acceptances, 2009–2026, each confirmed directly with the student, including 43 at ArtCenter. Call 02-3446-5929 or book a consultation.
From ArtCenter undergraduate admissions, portfolio requirements by major and estimated cost of attendance pages. Royal Blue figures from our results record (2009–2026). Checked October 2026. If something here has changed, tell us and we will correct it.
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