Kendall College of Art and Design

Kendall College of Art and Design
Former name
David Wolcott Kendall Memorial School
Kendall School of Design
TypeArt school
Established1928 (1928)
Parent institution
Ferris State University
PresidentTara McCrackin
Students562 (as of Spring 2022)
Location, ,
42°57′56.9″N 85°40′06.5″W / 42.965806°N 85.668472°W / 42.965806; -85.668472
Websitewww.kcad.ferris.edu
Image Courtesy Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) is a college of art and design located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Founded in 1928 as a private art academy, the college merged with Ferris State University in 2000. Offering bachelor's and master's degree programs encompassing design, visual arts, decorative arts, art history, and critical theory, KCAD is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.