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13 Best Foundation Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in the United States

Of the 13 Foundation Arts, Design & Architecture universities in the United States, Abilene Christian University ranks highest on research impact (1,063,099 citations). It is followed by National University (#657 in United States) and Mission College (#723 in United States). Across the whole list there are 21 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Abilene Christian University has the largest research record in this group, with 1,063,099 citations and an h-index of 421. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 12 public to 1 private institutions. By location, Puerto Rico (1) account for the most of those we can place. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is the largest, with 4,540 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Arts, Design & Architecture (20) and Fine Arts (1). The usual length is 1 year and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Yavapai College offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Foundation Arts, Design & Architecture in the United States?

Abilene Christian University (#350 in United States), National University (#657 in United States) and Mission College (#723 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Foundation Arts, Design & Architecture in the United States?

12 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Foundation Arts, Design & Architecture course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1 year, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Foundation Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Foundation Arts, Design & Architecture courses in the United States?

Yavapai College, with 4, ahead of Sussex County Community College (3).

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