1. University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. BS Apparel Design

BS Apparel Design

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Program Overview

Apparel design students learn to design, produce, and market apparel and wearable products by developing the creative thinking and technical expertise to address contemporary issues while using industry technologies, communicating design ideas, and gaining an understanding of the global apparel industry. The program incorporates custom design and industry production approaches and trains designers to create products that effectively address both fashion and function. The program focuses on a research-based design process used by many design industries, and courses incorporate industry-sponsored projects and community service projects. Studio courses closely replicate the professional working methods of apparel designers. In addition to providing a strong liberal arts curriculum, courses offer essential background in costume history, consumer behavior, and social and cultural meanings of apparel.

Program Key Stats

$32166 (Annual cost)



77 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript, Typical SAT range (1850-2110), ACT (27-32), Average GPA 3.61

Career Options

  • Graduates of the program work in various settings
  • including product development and quality assurance for large retail companies
  • product design for small and large manufacturers
  • protective clothing and wearable technology design
  • theater and film design
  • and custom design

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