About
CVPA, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, is a comprehensive college for art, design, and music—with bachelor's and master's programs that prepare students for careers in the arts and beyond. Learn more: academic programs
We emphasize individual attention. We encourage our students to consult with their advisors, department chairpersons, and the dean about choosing programs, exploring options, and concerning overall progress at the university.
The facilities on the main Dartmouth campus and our New Bedford campuses are a source of pride for our students and faculty and are among the finest in New England. We encourage you to plan a visit. Learn more: facilities
UMass Dartmouth is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the national accrediting body for the visual arts.
Key facts
- 538 CVPA total enrollment
- 100% of art education majors were employed full-time within six months of graduation - Class of 2022 NACE survey
- 16:1 Student:faculty ratio
- 28% Undergraduate first-generation students
- 6 Instructional computing labs
- 2 Student gallery exhibition spaces
- 91.0% of CVPA graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation - Class of 2022 NACE survey
- 100% of interior architecture & design majors were employed full-time within six months of graduation - Class of 2022 NACE survey
- $52.2K CVPA undergraduate mean starting salary - Class of 2022 NACE survey
- #7 Best Animation & Game Arts Program in Massachusetts - Animation Career Review
- #3 Best Graphic Design Program in Massachusetts - Animation Career Review