BA Art History at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

Dive into the ever-evolving world of art with the B.A. in visual arts - art history track! The degree offers students a course of study that will broaden their window into the history and influence of art, providing preparation for graduate school or vocational application.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

Students will develop and implement a broad art historical vocabulary to discuss a diversity of media, art-making techniques and processes, and formal and theoretical analysis and interpretation. Students will develop a working knowledge of diverse periods and cultures and their major monuments, artists and themes. Students will be able to assess and utilize primary and secondary sources for use in original research.

Career pathways

Coursework in lecture and seminar format allows students to engage a diversity of cultures, time periods and media. Courses augment studio practice, but the B.A. in Visual Arts - Art History Track offers a path to professionalization in a multitude of art careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the University of Wyoming (applies university-wide; programme-specific requirements may apply). First-year applicants: cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 on a 4.0 scale are assured admission and 2.50-2.99 are admitted with support; High School Success Curriculum of 4 years English, 4 years math, 4 years science, 3 years social sciences and 4 years additional coursework. ACT or SAT scores are not required. Transfer applicants: cumulative 2.0 GPA and 12 transferable credit hours.

Domestic applicants: USD 5,610 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Undergrad-Standard block tuition band (12-18 credits per semester), Wyoming resident. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

International applicants: USD 22,470 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Undergrad-Standard block tuition band, non-resident or international. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

Undergraduate admission is rolling: there is no single application deadline and applicants can apply any time before the start of the next available semester. Enrollment must be confirmed by May 1 to be considered for financial aid.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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