What Size Diploma Frame Do I Need? - Church Hill Classics Blog

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a gift for the graduate in your life, finding the right diploma frame can present quite a challenge. Although there was a time when many schools had diplomas and certificates printed on stock-size vellum, those days are long gone.

Today, diplomas are printed on different types of paper, in different colors, and yes, even in different sizes. Then you must also consider the difference between a college diploma size and a master’s degree diploma size. So, there is no simple answer when it comes to a “standard” diploma size. While you may be asking, “what size diploma frame do I need?”, we already know the size of your degree and the framing dimensions.

Standard Diploma Frame Sizes

As we said, unfortunately, there’s no universal diploma size, and there’s no one-size-fits-all frame size for a college diploma. However, some average diploma sizes depend on your degree type. The most common diploma size is 8.5”x11”, but always double-check the size your respective institution uses before purchasing a frame. 

You can choose a size that works best for you, depending on your personal preferences. Or you can opt for a standard certificate frame size that correlates to the type of your degree. For your quick reference, here are some standard sizes based on the diploma type:

• Doctoral degrees (except MD): 11″ x 14″
• Medical School (MD): 15 3/4″ x 22″
• Bachelor’s, associate’s, and other types of diplomas: 8.5″ x 11″
• High school diploma: 8.5″ x 11″

What Size Are Diplomas? 

Diploma sizes can vary significantly depending on your educational institution, so it’s important to know the dimensions of your degree before purchasing a frame. How big is a diploma? Here are a few diploma sizes from top universities for reference: 

• Columbia University – 12.5″w x 10.5″h
• Western Governors University – 8.5”w x 11”h
• Georgetown University  – 17”w x 14”h
• The University of Tennessee Knoxville – 15″w x 12″h

Search for your school on our College and University Frames page to find your institution’s officially licensed frame collection. Regardless of your degree type or school of study, we have thousands of options available, so you’re sure to find the perfect frame!