From the Common App 2026–27 grid
Nov 1, 2026
Early Action
Non-binding
Closed
Jan 15, 2027
Regular Decision
Non-binding
67 days left
Application
Common App, Coalition on Scoir, wolfPAW (applicant portal)
Testing
Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays
4 essay prompts listed on the official page
Fee
$85
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
Design Studies (College of Design, non-studio)
Fall: Early Action Nov 1, Regular Decision Jan 15; Spring: Regular Decision October 1; no portfolio required.
Separate admission
Studio-based majors (College of Design: Architecture, Art + Design, Graphic & Experience D
7-10 separate design pieces uploaded to wolfPAW portal
Extra step · November 1
Music Technology
No more than five (5) samples of work; each video or audio sample limited to 5 minutes; plus additional essay
Extra step
Studio-based majors
Departmental interviews by invitation only (mid-January)
Extra step · Mid-January
- In-state tuition
- $8,815
- Out-of-state tuition
- $33,780
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $77,810
- 6-year graduation
- 85%