2026 Visual & Performing Arts Rankings - Page 7

Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

Rankings 301-350 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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#301

Millersville, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
78%
63%

Millersville University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 82th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 6,732 students with in-state tuition of $9,570.

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

#302

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Field Productivity
172.7% productivity
100%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
75%
52%

Nashville Film Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 33 students.

Field productivity stands at 173% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#303

Evansville, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
81%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
77%
59%

University of Evansville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,109 students with in-state tuition of $41,400.

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

#304

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
78%
63%

Georgia State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 34,974 students with in-state tuition of $7,158.

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

#305

Amherst, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
90%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
75%
52%

Hampshire College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 717 students with in-state tuition of $54,892.

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

#306

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.1 / 100
70.1
Field Productivity
57.8% productivity
100%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
100%
99%

Sessions College for Professional Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 154 students with in-state tuition of $12,240.

Field productivity stands at 58% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#307

Wooster, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.1 / 100
70.1
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
79%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
81%
71%

The College of Wooster scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,876 students with in-state tuition of $59,050.

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

#308

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.1 / 100
70.1
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
88%
86%

Clark University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 86th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,124 students with in-state tuition of $54,760.

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

#309

Glenside, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.1 / 100
70.1
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
81%
71%

Arcadia University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,142 students with in-state tuition of $47,590.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#310

Greeley, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
74%
50%

University of Northern Colorado scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 87th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,067 students with in-state tuition of $8,784.

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

#311

Springfield, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
61%
Program Depth
14 programs
92%
Retention
79%
66%

Missouri State University-Springfield scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 23,418 students with in-state tuition of $7,812.

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

#312

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Field Productivity
4.4% productivity
93%
Program Depth
17 programs
95%
Retention
62%
17%

Roosevelt University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,015 students with in-state tuition of $20,000.

Field productivity stands at 4% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#313

Marion, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
79%
66%

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,207 students with in-state tuition of $31,168.

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

#314

Hartford, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
91%
91%

Trinity College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,276 students with in-state tuition of $64,430.

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

#315

Kutztown, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
86%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
75%
52%

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 87th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 7,416 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

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

#316

Milwaukee, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Field Productivity
20.4% productivity
98%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
84%
78%

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 885 students with in-state tuition of $40,480.

Field productivity stands at 20% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#317

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Field Productivity
30.0% productivity
99%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
100%
99%

Circle in the Square Theatre School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 50 students with in-state tuition of $24,000.

Field productivity stands at 30% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#318

Waterville, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
70%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
91%
91%

Colby College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,284 students with in-state tuition of $63,790.

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#319

Union, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
75%
52%

Kean University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,352 students with in-state tuition of $11,135.

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

#320

Hollywood, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Field Productivity
16.7% productivity
97%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
50%
2%

Los Angeles Film School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 5,833 students.

Field productivity stands at 17% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#321

Greensburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.7 / 100
69.7
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
80%
68%

Seton Hill University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 94th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,984 students with in-state tuition of $40,864.

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

#322

Tampa, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.7 / 100
69.7
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
63%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
80%
68%

The University of Tampa scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,054 students with in-state tuition of $31,162.

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

#323

Oswego, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.7 / 100
69.7
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
81%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
70%
37%

State University of New York at Oswego scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 82th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 6,756 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#324

Santurce, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.7 / 100
69.7
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
79%
66%

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 80th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,660 students with in-state tuition of $5,040.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#325

Spokane, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.6 / 100
69.6
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
80%
68%

Whitworth University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70.

The college enrolls 2,345 students with in-state tuition of $49,600.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#326

Missoula, MT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.6 / 100
69.6
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
76%
56%

The University of Montana scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 87th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,327 students with in-state tuition of $5,736.

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

#327

Geneva, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.5 / 100
69.5
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
89%
88%

Hobart William Smith Colleges scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,669 students with in-state tuition of $61,858.

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

#328

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.5 / 100
69.5
Field Productivity
13.9% productivity
96%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
69%
34%

Cornish College of the Arts scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 502 students with in-state tuition of $38,316.

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

#329

Indiana, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.4 / 100
69.4
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
71%
40%

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,246 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#330

Nacogdoches, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.4 / 100
69.4
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
86%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
71%
40%

Stephen F Austin State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,888 students with in-state tuition of $7,842.

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

#331

Mahwah, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.4 / 100
69.4
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
64%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
87%
85%

Ramapo College of New Jersey scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 85th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,521 students with in-state tuition of $15,978.

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

#332

Amherst, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.3 / 100
69.3
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
69%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
80%
68%

Daemen University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,625 students with in-state tuition of $33,054.

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#333

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.2 / 100
69.2
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
35%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
93%
93%

Auburn University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 33,015 students with in-state tuition of $10,704.

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

#334

Tampa, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.2 / 100
69.2
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
28%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
91%
91%

University of South Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 48,572 students with in-state tuition of $4,559.

Field productivity stands at 0% (28th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#335

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.1 / 100
69.1
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
23%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
98%
98%

University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 28,711 students with in-state tuition of $58,620.

Field productivity stands at 0% (23rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#336

Wayne, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.1 / 100
69.1
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
73%
46%

William Paterson University of New Jersey scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 82th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,426 students with in-state tuition of $14,690.

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

#337

Seaside, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69 / 100
69
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
79%
66%

California State University-Monterey Bay scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,742 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#338

Cambridge, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69 / 100
69
Field Productivity
38.4% productivity
99%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
88%
86%

Longy School of Music of Bard College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 318 students with in-state tuition of $51,725.

Field productivity stands at 38% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#339

Ellensburg, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.9 / 100
68.9
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
18 programs
96%
Retention
69%
34%

Central Washington University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 8,796 students with in-state tuition of $7,021.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#340

Arkadelphia, AR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.9 / 100
68.9
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
83%
75%

Ouachita Baptist University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 81th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,815 students with in-state tuition of $31,780.

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

#341

Austin, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.9 / 100
68.9
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
78%
63%

Saint Edward's University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 84th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,309 students with in-state tuition of $50,484.

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#342

Purchase, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.8 / 100
68.8
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
73%
46%

Manhattanville College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,379 students with in-state tuition of $40,850.

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

#343

Davie, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.8 / 100
68.8
Field Productivity
9.9% productivity
95%
Program Depth
3 programs
21%
Retention
73%
46%

William T McFatter Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 850 students.

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

#344

Spartanburg, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.7 / 100
68.7
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
89%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
68%
31%

Converse University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,341 students with in-state tuition of $22,746.

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

#345

Ithaca, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.6 / 100
68.6
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
19%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
98%
98%

Cornell University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 26,264 students with in-state tuition of $65,204.

Field productivity stands at 0% (19th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#346

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.6 / 100
68.6
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
34%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
92%
92%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 38,294 students with in-state tuition of $12,698.

Field productivity stands at 1% (34th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#347

Stillwater, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.6 / 100
68.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
43%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
84%
78%

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,043 students with in-state tuition of $5,417.

Field productivity stands at 1% (43rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#348

Salt Lake City, UT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.6 / 100
68.6
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
88%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
76%
56%

Westminster University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,214 students with in-state tuition of $40,896.

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

#349

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.5 / 100
68.5
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
73%
46%

California State University-Los Angeles scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 25,080 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#350

Meadville, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.4 / 100
68.4
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
88%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
84%
78%

Allegheny College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,231 students with in-state tuition of $54,300.

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

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