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Lindenwood University · Department of Art, Production, and Design, College of Arts and Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in Game Design
An online BA in Game Design of 120 credit hours, presented as 100% online, with a general option or a Game Art emphasis. The page states that tuition includes textbooks, production materials, lab and technology fees, and that a department-identified VR headset is required.
Dedicated BA in Game Design, online version presented on its own page with its own tuition.
Source: lindenwood.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list dedicated game degrees and officially named game concentrations at institutionally accredited US schools. Eligibility rules
Major coursework (21 credit hours) includes Introduction to Game Design, Prototype Studio, Team Studio I, Game Development, Game Design Firm, 3D Graphics and Adobe certification in Photoshop, plus 15 elective credit hours such as programming logic, extended realities, writing for game design and audio for games.
Portfolio policy not published
The school's pages we checked do not state a portfolio policy for this program. That does not mean no portfolio is required — ask the admissions office.
SAT/ACT and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances. How to prepare a game design portfolio
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Online undergraduate tuition | $525 | per credit · academic year not printedIncludes feesEstimated tuition$63,000 = 120 credits × $525 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: lindenwood.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Program-specific funding: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
None verified for this program. Game design degrees do not require one specific specialized accreditation.
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Missouri.
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