How to Apply
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have an undergraduate baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (BA, BFA, or BS) and must have completed at least 12 credits of undergraduate courses in art history and have maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in those courses, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average overall.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE DEADLINES
Fall Semester: February 1st
Spring Semester: October 1st
Qualified applicants may be considered past the February 1 application deadline.
Applications may be submitted online at: www.hunter.cuny.edu/graduateadmissions
The application process includes the following:
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Two letters of recommendation from former instructors, preferably professors who teach art history. An additional letter is optional but recommended for students without an undergraduate degree in art history or who have been working in the field for a number of years and who no longer have access to academic references.
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A statement of purpose (500 words or fewer) describing your academic interest in art history, relevant educational and professional experience, reasons for wanting to pursue an MA degree, long-term career objectives, and why you applying to Hunter, specifically.
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A writing sample in English, preferably an undergraduate research paper or thesis in art history, and on a topic related to your proposed area of concentration (but submit your best work even if it does not conform to these preferences). We recommend a paper of 15 to 20 pages, saved as a .pdf, but there is no page limit. Your document should include accompanying illustrations and bibliography.
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We do not require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
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TOEFL/IELTS score (if applicable). Applicants who have undertaken all or part of their undergraduate education in a language other than English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The following minimum scores must be obtained:
– TOEFL iBT: 80/ Paper Based Test: 550/ Computer Administered Test: 233 (For information on taking the TOEFL, visit www.TOEFL.org)
– IELTS: 6.5 Overall Band Score (For information on taking the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org)
Applicants may be required to participate in an interview and/or complete a course in the English Department before being permitted to matriculate in the Art History Program.
For inquiries regarding admissions, please contact Laura Frantz (lfrantz@hunter.cuny.edu)
TUITION AND FEES
We are proud to offer subsidized tuition to all students. Total tuition for our 30-credit MA degree is $14,100 for in-state students ($470/credit) and $25,650 for out-of-state and international students ($855 per credit). More information about tuition and fees can be found at: https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/students/tuition-and-payment/tuition-and-fees/#graduate
Financial Aid: Citizens and Permanent Residents may be eligible for Federal Work-Study, Stafford Loans, and Perkins Loans, according to needs established by the FAFSA. More information is available here: https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/students/financial-aid/
Scholarships and Awards: A limited number of merit scholarships are available, thanks to the generosity of donors who support advanced art historical research. All applicants are invited to apply: https://hunter.academicworks.com/.