2026 Visual & Performing Arts Rankings - Page 5

Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

Rankings 201-250 of 1,693 colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

1,693
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1,677
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69
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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Visual & Performing Arts.
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#201

Charleston, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
76%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
82%
74%

College of Charleston scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 87th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,729 students with in-state tuition of $12,518.

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#202

Wellesley, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
81%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
96%
96%

Wellesley College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,418 students with in-state tuition of $64,000.

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

#203

Bronx, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
65%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
88%
86%

Fordham University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,153 students with in-state tuition of $60,335.

Field productivity stands at 1% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#204

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Field Productivity
5.9% productivity
94%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
71%
40%

Point Park University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,299 students with in-state tuition of $36,240.

Field productivity stands at 6% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#205

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.9 / 100
74.9
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
67%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
93%
93%

College of the Holy Cross scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,035 students with in-state tuition of $60,050.

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

#206

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Field Productivity
74.1% productivity
100%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
73%
46%

Seattle Film Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 81 students with in-state tuition of $33,000.

Field productivity stands at 74% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#207

West Chester, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
55%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
84%
78%

West Chester University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 17,076 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

Field productivity stands at 1% (55th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#208

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
47%
Program Depth
19 programs
97%
Retention
84%
78%

University at Buffalo scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 31,889 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 1% (47th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#209

Richardson, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
88%
86%

The University of Texas at Dallas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,885 students with in-state tuition of $14,564.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#210

Waltham, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
63%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
90%
90%

Brandeis University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,302 students with in-state tuition of $64,348.

Field productivity stands at 1% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#211

Naperville, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
82%
74%

North Central College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 87th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,856 students with in-state tuition of $44,114.

Field productivity stands at 2% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#212

University Park, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
38%
Program Depth
17 programs
95%
Retention
92%
92%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 50,399 students with in-state tuition of $19,672.

Field productivity stands at 1% (38th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#213

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Field Productivity
26.2% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
100%
99%

San Francisco Film School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 141 students.

Field productivity stands at 26% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#214

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
89%
88%

Marist College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,452 students with in-state tuition of $45,330.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#215

Denver, CO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
54%
Program Depth
14 programs
92%
Retention
88%
86%

University of Denver scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,387 students with in-state tuition of $58,032.

Field productivity stands at 1% (54th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#216

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74 / 100
74
Field Productivity
13.4% productivity
96%
Program Depth
19 programs
97%
Retention
65%
23%

Marymount Manhattan College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,648 students with in-state tuition of $38,400.

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

#217

Salem, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74 / 100
74
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
86%
83%

Willamette University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,112 students with in-state tuition of $48,000.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#218

Wilmington, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
63%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
85%
81%

University of North Carolina Wilmington scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,987 students with in-state tuition of $4,443.

Field productivity stands at 1% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#219

Roanoke, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Field Productivity
6.3% productivity
94%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
74%
50%

Hollins University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 782 students with in-state tuition of $41,350.

Field productivity stands at 6% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#220

Hanover, NH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
62%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
98%
98%

Dartmouth College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,746 students with in-state tuition of $63,684.

Field productivity stands at 1% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#221

Cambridge, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
36%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
99%
99%

Harvard University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 30,386 students with in-state tuition of $54,269.

Field productivity stands at 1% (36th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#222

Point Lookout, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
88%
86%

College of the Ozarks scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,427 students with in-state tuition of $20,800.

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

#223

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
35%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
92%
92%

George Washington University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 25,568 students with in-state tuition of $64,508.

Field productivity stands at 1% (35th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#224

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
89%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
87%
85%

Occidental College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,854 students with in-state tuition of $62,850.

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

#225

Portland, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.7 / 100
73.7
Field Productivity
18.4% productivity
97%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
78%
63%

Maine College of Art & Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 474 students with in-state tuition of $40,668.

Field productivity stands at 18% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#226

New Brunswick, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.7 / 100
73.7
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
40%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
93%
93%

Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 50,617 students with in-state tuition of $13,674.

Field productivity stands at 1% (40th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#227

Siloam Springs, AR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.7 / 100
73.7
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
86%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
84%
78%

John Brown University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,341 students with in-state tuition of $29,488.

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

#228

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.6 / 100
73.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
50%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
96%
96%

Emory University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,046 students with in-state tuition of $59,920.

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

#229

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.6 / 100
73.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
51%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
86%
83%

University of Houston scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 46,676 students with in-state tuition of $8,685.

Field productivity stands at 1% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#230

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
63%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
85%
81%

Seattle University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,182 students with in-state tuition of $53,235.

Field productivity stands at 1% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#231

Hamilton, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
76%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
93%
93%

Colgate University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,146 students with in-state tuition of $66,622.

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#232

Lubbock, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
47%
Program Depth
19 programs
97%
Retention
85%
81%

Texas Tech University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 40,773 students with in-state tuition of $8,935.

Field productivity stands at 1% (47th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#233

Winter Park, FL

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
73.3 / 100
73.3
Field Productivity
11.9% productivity
96%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
64%
21%

Full Sail University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,421 students with in-state tuition of $26,417.

Field productivity stands at 12% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#234

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.3 / 100
73.3
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
33%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
94%
94%

Ohio State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 60,046 students with in-state tuition of $11,826.

Field productivity stands at 1% (33rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#235

New Orleans, LA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.3 / 100
73.3
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
56%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
94%
94%

Tulane University of Louisiana scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 13,078 students with in-state tuition of $61,306.

Field productivity stands at 1% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#236

Ames, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.2 / 100
73.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
57%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
88%
86%

Iowa State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,177 students with in-state tuition of $8,982.

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

#237

Rochester Hills, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.2 / 100
73.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
67%
Program Depth
24 programs
99%
Retention
75%
52%

Oakland University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 15,922 students with in-state tuition of $16,429.

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

#238

Pomona, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.1 / 100
73.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
52%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
88%
86%

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,848 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#239

Hollywood, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
73.1 / 100
73.1
Field Productivity
26.4% productivity
98%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
71%
40%

Musicians Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 812 students with in-state tuition of $26,424.

Field productivity stands at 26% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#240

Normal, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
71%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
81%
71%

Illinois State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,989 students with in-state tuition of $11,000.

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

#241

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
27%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
98%
98%

Northeastern University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 31,159 students with in-state tuition of $62,000.

Field productivity stands at 0% (27th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#242

Delaware, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
86%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
84%
78%

Ohio Wesleyan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,452 students with in-state tuition of $51,710.

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

#243

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
75%
52%

Seattle Pacific University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,659 students with in-state tuition of $37,965.

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

#244

Portland, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.7 / 100
72.7
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
75%
52%

Portland State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 94th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 20,519 students with in-state tuition of $8,694.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#245

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.7 / 100
72.7
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
75%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
95%
95%

Macalester College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,142 students with in-state tuition of $64,678.

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

#246

Norman, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
9%
Retention
86%
83%

Moore Norman Technology Center scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,242 students.

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

#247

Menomonie, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
89%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
74%
50%

University of Wisconsin-Stout scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 90th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 6,951 students with in-state tuition of $7,330.

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

#248

Greencastle, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
75%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
89%
88%

DePauw University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,819 students with in-state tuition of $56,030.

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

#249

Rock Hill, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
90%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
73%
46%

Winthrop University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,694 students with in-state tuition of $15,306.

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#250

Gnomon

Hollywood, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
Field Productivity
14.2% productivity
96%
Program Depth
2 programs
9%
Retention
88%
86%

Gnomon scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 555 students with in-state tuition of $33,390.

Field productivity stands at 14% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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