Kentucky College of Art + Design
Kentucky College of Art + Design (KyCAD) is a nonprofit institution offering an intensively taught interdisciplinary program with a subject-led approach to research and practice that builds relevance and engagement around the role of the artist.
Located in historic Old Louisville, KyCAD is also the only independent college of art + design in the commonwealth.
Located in historic Old Louisville, KyCAD is also the only independent college of art + design in the commonwealth.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthPrivateUrbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Art & Design
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Application Deadline: May 1st (Fall 2026) or Nov. 15th (Spring 2026)
Requirements: Applicants must submit an application for admission along with an official high school transcript or GED, and a portfolio or artwork (5-15 images)
To be considered for standard admission, students must have a minimum 2.0gpa. Applicants who do not meet minimum GPA requirements may be considered under Conditional Admission. Conditional applicants must also submit a personal statement or complete an interview.
Requirements: Applicants must submit an application for admission along with an official high school transcript or GED, and a portfolio or artwork (5-15 images)
To be considered for standard admission, students must have a minimum 2.0gpa. Applicants who do not meet minimum GPA requirements may be considered under Conditional Admission. Conditional applicants must also submit a personal statement or complete an interview.
Transfer
Application Deadline: May 1st (Fall 2026) or Nov. 15th (Spring 2026)
Requirements: Applicants must submit an application for admission along with official transcripts, and a portfolio or artwork (5-15 images)
To be considered for standard admission, students must have a minimum 2.0gpa. Applicants who do not meet minimum GPA requirements may be considered under Conditional Admission. Conditional applicants must also submit a personal statement or complete an interview.
Requirements: Applicants must submit an application for admission along with official transcripts, and a portfolio or artwork (5-15 images)
To be considered for standard admission, students must have a minimum 2.0gpa. Applicants who do not meet minimum GPA requirements may be considered under Conditional Admission. Conditional applicants must also submit a personal statement or complete an interview.
Image gallery
Additional information
Priority Scholarship Deadline: February 1st
Submit your application for admission before this deadline in order to be considered for our internal scholarships, available to first time and transfer students.
Additional scholarships are available! Contact admissions@kycad.org
Submit your application for admission before this deadline in order to be considered for our internal scholarships, available to first time and transfer students.
Additional scholarships are available! Contact admissions@kycad.org
Visit us
Schedule your visit at www.kycad.org/visit
Our typical campus visits include a meeting with an admissions counselor about program information and application steps, along with a tour of our classroom spaces, gallery and student studios.
Group visits are welcome! Contact admissions@kycad.org
Our typical campus visits include a meeting with an admissions counselor about program information and application steps, along with a tour of our classroom spaces, gallery and student studios.
Group visits are welcome! Contact admissions@kycad.org