About Interior Design - B.a. in Kent State University
The Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design degree seeks to exemplify design excellence, make interior spaces for human well-being and to continually expand the reputation and rigor of the program. The program educates highly skilled and empathetic interior designers through a diverse curriculum that emphasizes research, creativity, professionalism and leadership in an era of social and technological change. Competencies achieved in the program include fundamental design skills tempered with the application of research and creative inquiry; knowledge of materials, methods and systems; space planning and programming; professional practice knowledge and critical thinking; gaining experiences through a guided internship; inquiry into human factors in design; and the comprehensive designing of interior spaces with vigilance toward the health, safety and welfare of the public.
The college offers a semester abroad for qualified third-year students in the Interior Design major. The study abroad program is housed in the heart of historic Florence, Italy. The program is open to all students who have made satisfactory progress toward completion of their undergraduate program.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
Kent State University Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Total enrolment (full time) |
38,000 approximately |
| Registration fee (for international students) |
USD 70 |
| English proficiency test scores accepted |
IELTS/ TOEFL/ Cambridge English Test/ PTE/ Duo Lingo Test |
| Financial aid |
Scholarships, Assistantships, Grants, Loans |
| Accommodation |
Available |
Kent State University Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Ohio Resident Tuition |
$10,602 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$11,706 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,162 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$26,670 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$19,478 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$11,706 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,162 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$35,546 |
