About As the only college devoted exclusively to graduate fine arts education, VCFA offers artists and writers a transformative and progressive educational experience. OUR MISSION & VALUES We are a global community of artists continuously redefining what it means to be an arts college. We measure success by our ability to foster the excellence of emerging and established practitioners. LEARN MORE COLLEGE CATALOG LEADERSHIP We believe in collaborative leadership that considers and values all the voices in our global community. LEARN MORE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION At VCFA, we are committed to working in partnership with all members of our college and the external community to build and sustain a welcoming and inclusive environment. LEARN MORE VCFA AT A GLANCE General information about our degree programs, scholarships, student population, tuition costs, graduation and retention rates, student success, and more. STUDENT SUCCESS & MORE ACCREDITATION, DISCLOSURES & POLICIES Vermont College of Fine Arts is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD). LEARN MORE Our History For the last 175 years, VCFA’s campus has been a pillar institution in Vermont, serving thousands of students from across the country. 1834 founding of Newbury Seminary, our predecessor 1868 campus moves to Montpelier 2008 VCFA purchases campus and 3 MFA programs LEARN MORE