2026 Visual & Performing Arts Rankings - Page 11

Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

Rankings 501-550 of 1,693 colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Visual & Performing Arts.
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Top Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

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#501

Easton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.3 / 100
62.3
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
64%
Program Depth
3 programs
21%
Retention
85%
81%

Stonehill College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,584 students with in-state tuition of $52,800.

Field productivity stands at 1% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#502

Cheney, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.3 / 100
62.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
61%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
67%
28%

Eastern Washington University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62.

The college enrolls 10,741 students with in-state tuition of $7,294.

Field productivity stands at 1% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#503

Collegeville, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.2 / 100
62.2
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
71%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
84%
78%

Ursinus College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62.

The college enrolls 1,492 students with in-state tuition of $59,196.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#504

Bowling Green, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.2 / 100
62.2
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
50%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
78%
63%

Western Kentucky University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 83th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,759 students with in-state tuition of $11,436.

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#505

Annville, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.1 / 100
62.1
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
83%
75%

Lebanon Valley College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62.

The college enrolls 2,142 students with in-state tuition of $48,890.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#506

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.1 / 100
62.1
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
24%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
97%
97%

University of Virginia-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 25,924 students with in-state tuition of $18,823.

Field productivity stands at 0% (24th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#507

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.1 / 100
62.1
Field Productivity
7.2% productivity
94%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
63%
18%

Villa Maria College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 545 students with in-state tuition of $27,530.

Field productivity stands at 7% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#508

Lowell, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.1 / 100
62.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
44%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
82%
74%

University of Massachusetts-Lowell scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 80th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,770 students with in-state tuition of $15,850.

Field productivity stands at 1% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#509

Lakewood, CO

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
62 / 100
62
Field Productivity
10.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
58%
9%

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,888 students with in-state tuition of $20,913.

Field productivity stands at 10% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#510

Salem, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62 / 100
62
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
53%
Program Depth
14 programs
92%
Retention
74%
50%

Salem State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 6,239 students with in-state tuition of $910.

Field productivity stands at 1% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#511

Corvallis, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62 / 100
62
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
22%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
87%
85%

Oregon State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 85th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 35,622 students with in-state tuition of $11,145.

Field productivity stands at 0% (22nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#512

Valparaiso, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62 / 100
62
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
59%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
79%
66%

Valparaiso University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62.

The college enrolls 2,846 students with in-state tuition of $45,136.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#513

Spartanburg, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62 / 100
62
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
67%
Program Depth
3 programs
21%
Retention
90%
90%

Wofford College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 90th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,873 students with in-state tuition of $51,750.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#514

Elizabethtown, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.9 / 100
61.9
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
71%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
84%
78%

Elizabethtown College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62.

The college enrolls 2,152 students with in-state tuition of $36,166.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#515

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.9 / 100
61.9
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
71%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
77%
59%

Goucher College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62.

The college enrolls 1,500 students with in-state tuition of $51,000.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#516

Memphis, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.9 / 100
61.9
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
57%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
71%
40%

University of Memphis scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 21,736 students with in-state tuition of $8,520.

Field productivity stands at 1% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#517

Mankato, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.8 / 100
61.8
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
81%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
80%
68%

Bethany Lutheran College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 81th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 902 students with in-state tuition of $29,280.

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#518

Beverly, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.8 / 100
61.8
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
49%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
88%
86%

Endicott College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 86th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,254 students with in-state tuition of $38,312.

Field productivity stands at 1% (49th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#519

Chestertown, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.8 / 100
61.8
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
3 programs
21%
Retention
87%
85%

Washington College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 87th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 916 students with in-state tuition of $52,146.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#520

Lynchburg, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.8 / 100
61.8
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
37%
Program Depth
19 programs
97%
Retention
79%
66%

Liberty University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 103,068 students with in-state tuition of $15,015.

Field productivity stands at 1% (37th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#521

Jacksonville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.8 / 100
61.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
37%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
81%
71%

University of North Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62.

The college enrolls 16,453 students with in-state tuition of $3,996.

Field productivity stands at 1% (37th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#522

East Greenwich, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
92%
Program Depth
3 programs
21%
Retention
24%
0%

New England Institute of Technology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,850 students with in-state tuition of $33,225.

Field productivity stands at 4% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#523

Buena Vista, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
89%
Program Depth
3 programs
21%
Retention
82%
74%

Southern Virginia University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 967 students with in-state tuition of $19,790.

Field productivity stands at 3% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#524

Cleveland, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
64%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
69%
34%

Cleveland State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,117 students with in-state tuition of $12,503.

Field productivity stands at 1% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#525

Cedar Rapids, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
77%
59%

Coe College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62.

The college enrolls 1,278 students with in-state tuition of $52,226.

Field productivity stands at 1% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#526

New York City, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
45.1% productivity
99%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
60%
12%

Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 71 students with in-state tuition of $17,900.

Field productivity stands at 45% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#527

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
12.6% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
75%
52%

Nossi College of Art and Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 278 students with in-state tuition of $20,100.

Field productivity stands at 13% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#528

West Lafayette, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
11%
Program Depth
14 programs
92%
Retention
92%
92%

Purdue University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 52,905 students with in-state tuition of $9,718.

Field productivity stands at 0% (11th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#529

Ashland, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
68%
31%

Southern Oregon University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 83th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,371 students with in-state tuition of $9,675.

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#530

Adrian, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
60%
12%

Adrian College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,760 students with in-state tuition of $39,280.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#531

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
83%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
86%
83%

Morehouse College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 83th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,738 students with in-state tuition of $27,984.

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#532

Newport, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
58%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
85%
81%

Salve Regina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,836 students with in-state tuition of $47,180.

Field productivity stands at 1% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#533

Atchison, KS

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.6 / 100
61.6
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
80%
68%

Benedictine College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62.

The college enrolls 2,465 students with in-state tuition of $34,000.

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#534

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.5 / 100
61.5
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
75%
Program Depth
18 programs
96%
Retention
55%
5%

SUNY Buffalo State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 6,470 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 1% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#535

Garden City, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.4 / 100
61.4
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
49%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
83%
75%

Adelphi University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61.

The college enrolls 7,406 students with in-state tuition of $45,450.

Field productivity stands at 1% (49th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#536

Bronxville, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.4 / 100
61.4
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
75%
Program Depth
2 programs
9%
Retention
84%
78%

Sarah Lawrence College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,743 students with in-state tuition of $63,128.

Field productivity stands at 1% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#537

San Antonio, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.3 / 100
61.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
59%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
72%
43%

University of the Incarnate Word scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,251 students with in-state tuition of $33,700.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#538

Monmouth, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.3 / 100
61.3
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
67%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
76%
56%

Western Oregon University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61.

The college enrolls 3,857 students with in-state tuition of $9,000.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#539

Grand Rapids, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.3 / 100
61.3
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
48%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
88%
86%

Calvin University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 86th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 3,364 students with in-state tuition of $38,370.

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#540

Dayton, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.3 / 100
61.3
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
25%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
89%
88%

University of Dayton scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 88th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 11,304 students with in-state tuition of $47,600.

Field productivity stands at 0% (25th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#541

Shawnee, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61 / 100
61
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
2 programs
9%
Retention
83%
75%

Gordon Cooper Technology Center scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 879 students.

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#542

Arlington, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61 / 100
61
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
41%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
73%
46%

The University of Texas at Arlington scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 43,992 students with in-state tuition of $9,206.

Field productivity stands at 1% (41st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#543

Bristol, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61 / 100
61
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
57%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
79%
66%

Roger Williams University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61.

The college enrolls 4,344 students with in-state tuition of $42,336.

Field productivity stands at 1% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#544

Shawnee, OK

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61 / 100
61
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
81%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
69%
34%

Oklahoma Baptist University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,526 students with in-state tuition of $30,340.

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#545

Laramie, WY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
60.9 / 100
60.9
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
45%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
77%
59%

University of Wyoming scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61.

The college enrolls 10,913 students with in-state tuition of $4,980.

Field productivity stands at 1% (45th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#546

Mobile, AL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
60.8 / 100
60.8
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
86%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
72%
43%

University of Mobile scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,911 students with in-state tuition of $24,580.

Field productivity stands at 2% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#547

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
60.8 / 100
60.8
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
41%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
86%
83%

Point Loma Nazarene University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,494 students with in-state tuition of $42,600.

Field productivity stands at 1% (41st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#548

Anderson, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
60.7 / 100
60.7
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
86%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
70%
37%

Anderson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,255 students with in-state tuition of $34,590.

Field productivity stands at 2% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#549

Mission Viejo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
60.7 / 100
60.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
59%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
75%
52%

Saddleback College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 18,370 students with in-state tuition of $1,380.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#550

Murfreesboro, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
60.7 / 100
60.7
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
88%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
74%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 630 students.

Field productivity stands at 2% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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