<p>My daughter is a junior who is excelling in sculpture. She has won some awards and her art teacher is encouraging her to apply to art schools. I am more interested in seeing her keep her options open and looking at some liberal arts colleges that have a good studio arts department. We are in the midwest, but are interested in schools in New England, Mid-Atlantic, sweeping maybe as far south as South Carolina. Smaller to mid-size school would be perfect, but if there is a larger school out there that fits the bill we would definitely consider it. </p>
<p>I would love to hear suggestions. She has learning disabilities and her gpa and board scores would be considered average.
Many thanks for any suggestions.</p>
<p>Definitely sounds like you should look at Alfred University in NY. It’s small (2,000 students) and they have a very well regarded art department (I think about a third of students are doing fine/studio art majors). Average GPA and SAT seem to match.</p>
<p>Definitely look at Alfred University (NY) established 1836: </p>
<p>2200 Undergrads, small classes, Division III Athletics, merit aid, need based aid, small charming village of Alfred, NY with very friendly people! Housing all 4 years, shuttles run to Rochester airport at peak vacation times. No Greek Life. </p>
<p>Princeton Review’s Best 373
Fiske Guide 2011
Fiske Best Value
USNWR’s Great Schools Great Prices
Fiske Small Schools Strong in Art & Design
Fiske Small Schools Strong in Engineering
Princeton Review’s Best 300 Business Schools </p>
<p>School of Art & Design
School of Business
College of Liberal Arts
School of Engineering </p>
<p>The School of Art & Design is through New York State. Alfred University is unique in that some programs are through NYS (like Art & Design & some engineering programs) and others are private: like School of Business & College of Liberal Arts. </p>
<p>Check the school’s website for the Cost of Attendance for OOS (out of state) tuition for the School of Art & Design. We have a child enrolled at Alfred University, I really can’t say enough good things about it! </p>
<p>On Saturday we will be picking up our Saxon and attending the Senior Art Show, where all the seniors display their work, pass out business cards, put out free food etc. I really feel I am at a Fine Arts Museum to see the kids’ work: Glass, Pottery, Jewelry, Costumes, Paintings, Sculpture etc. you name it, so impressive! It is quite a show! </p>
<p>The School of Art & Design and the School of Engineering get a lot of attention, but the School of Business & College of Liberal Arts are highly regarded as well. </p>
<p>I believe the “Best Value” and “Great Schools Great Prices” accolades to be very true, still under 40k/year and we have seen very little increase in tuition and our child will be a Junior next year. We have sent 4 children to 4 different colleges and I confess Alfred is probably my favorite, although I would not share that with the 3 siblings! :)</p>
<p>Smaller schools with strong arts departments in the midwest area to consider might be DePauw and St. Olaf. I don’t know what type of grades and test scores your daughter has but these schools might fit. I have been to both and was very impressed, maybe a little more with St. Olaf. Good luck</p>
<p>She has visited Skidmore and she was impressed with the campus and the art facilities. Her scores and grades are a bit below their median range, but I think it is a possibility. Looking to add a couple more schools like this.</p>