colleges strong in art and design

[woven shale]

I’m an int’l looking to do art/design as a minor/double major, while being undecided (I want to try and see which fields fits me most). So i want to find non-art schools colleges with strong art/design programs.
Location/Region: Preferably city, or anywhere pedestrian friendly. Not too boring or expensive. Has interesting things to do around town.
Major: Undecided for now, but will minor/double major in graphics design/design-related majors
GPA/Test Scores (optional): GPA not updated yet, around >4.0. SAT 1410. IELTS 8.0
Curriculum: I love the open curriculum and huge variety of classes. I don’t mind it rigorous.
Size: Not sure. But prefer one that allows easy access to professors.
Costs: not sure yet. Prefer a tuition of <50k per year.
Schools you're currently looking at (if any): Brown, UCLA, CSU Fullerton, UCI, Stanford, UC Davis
Additional: I would prefer a college that doesn’t look like USC, or is not in an area that’s too hot (like Arizona).

[unborn whale]

I'd look into arts colleges like:

SCAD
FIDM
CalArts

I also just saw your point about looking at non-art schools:

NYU
UCLA
CMC/Claremont Consortium
UCSD

[woven shale]

Thank you! Can i ask why you included the Claremont Colleges? It’s just that I haven’t seen it being mentioned much for its design programs.

[unborn whale]

I figured they'd have solid options across their multiple campuses and programs.

You'd also be close-ish to SD and LA, two of the best places for internships in the arts.

[boreal turtle]

RIT?

[serene yoke]

VCU has good art programs but can be kind of warm in the summer depending on what your definition of hot is

[balmy talon]

would not advise for ones like FIDM etc. Those are very much for profit and just look to take your money and run away

for art/design the best choice is the lowest cost public option, such as a CSU so you don't end up in debt. Also commuting saves even more