2026 Visual & Performing Arts Rankings - Page 11

Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

Rankings 501-550 of 1,714 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

Franklin, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.8 / 100
62.8
Field Productivity
5.2% productivity
93%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
76%
56%

Dean College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,092 students with in-state tuition of $44,710 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#502

Lynchburg, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.8 / 100
62.8
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
40%
Program Depth
21 programs
98%
Retention
79%
66%

Liberty University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 104,327 students with in-state tuition of $15,015 (excl. fees).

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

#503

Pasadena, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.8 / 100
62.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
62%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
77%
59%

Pasadena City College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 24,597 students with in-state tuition of $1,104 (excl. fees).

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

#504

Newport News, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.8 / 100
62.8
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
71%
Program Depth
3 programs
20%
Retention
83%
75%

Christopher Newport University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63.

The college enrolls 4,454 students with in-state tuition of $10,001 (excl. fees).

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

#505

Wenham, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.8 / 100
62.8
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
83%
75%

Gordon College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63.

The college enrolls 1,595 students with in-state tuition of $27,000 (excl. fees).

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

#506

Canton, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.7 / 100
62.7
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
67%
27%

Culver-Stockton College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 85th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,028 students with in-state tuition of $29,420 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#507

Purchase, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.7 / 100
62.7
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
10 programs
80%
Retention
73%
46%

Manhattanville College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 80th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,512 students with in-state tuition of $40,850 (excl. fees).

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

#508

Purchase, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.7 / 100
62.7
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
10 programs
80%
Retention
73%
46%

Manhattanville University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 80th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,512 students with in-state tuition of $40,850 (excl. fees).

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

#509

Radford, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.7 / 100
62.7
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
73%
46%

Radford University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63.

The college enrolls 7,812 students with in-state tuition of $8,401 (excl. fees).

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

#510

Flagstaff, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.7 / 100
62.7
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
46%
Program Depth
9 programs
76%
Retention
73%
46%

Northern Arizona University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,467 students with in-state tuition of $11,015 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (46th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#511

Memphis, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.7 / 100
62.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
61%
Program Depth
9 programs
76%
Retention
71%
40%

University of Memphis scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,276 students with in-state tuition of $8,520 (excl. fees).

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

#512

Bangor, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.6 / 100
62.6
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
76%
56%

Husson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63.

The college enrolls 3,367 students with in-state tuition of $21,204 (excl. fees).

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

#513

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
62.6 / 100
62.6
Field Productivity
16.2% productivity
97%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
75%
53%

Nossi College of Art and Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 247 students with in-state tuition of $20,100 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 16% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#514

Seaside, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.6 / 100
62.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
55%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
79%
66%

California State University-Monterey Bay scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,713 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

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

#515

Walnut, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.5 / 100
62.5
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
54%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
78%
63%

Mt San Antonio College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 29,971 students with in-state tuition of $1,288 (excl. fees).

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

#516

Cedar Rapids, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.3 / 100
62.3
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
75%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
77%
59%

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

The college enrolls 1,195 students with in-state tuition of $52,226 (excl. fees).

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

#517

Brookings, SD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.3 / 100
62.3
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
47%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
83%
75%

South Dakota State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 12,056 students with in-state tuition of $7,773 (excl. fees).

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

#518

Langhorne, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.3 / 100
62.3
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
82%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
84%
78%

Cairn University-Langhorne scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 82th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,097 students with in-state tuition of $31,881 (excl. fees).

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

#519

Cleveland, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.2 / 100
62.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
69%
33%

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

The college enrolls 14,074 students with in-state tuition of $12,503 (excl. fees).

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

#520

Mission Viejo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.1 / 100
62.1
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
62%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
75%
53%

Saddleback College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 90th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,764 students with in-state tuition of $1,380 (excl. fees).

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

#521

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.1 / 100
62.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
47%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
86%
83%

Point Loma Nazarene University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,757 students with in-state tuition of $42,600 (excl. fees).

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

#522

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.1 / 100
62.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
75%
53%

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

The college enrolls 1,654 students with in-state tuition of $40,648 (excl. fees).

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

#523

Detroit, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.1 / 100
62.1
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
44%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
82%
74%

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

The college enrolls 23,803 students with in-state tuition of $13,660 (excl. fees).

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

#524

Adrian, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62 / 100
62
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
72%
43%

Siena Heights University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 81th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,781 students with in-state tuition of $28,500 (excl. fees).

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

#525

Bronx, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62 / 100
62
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
57%
Program Depth
9 programs
76%
Retention
74%
50%

CUNY Lehman College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 80th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,324 students with in-state tuition of $6,930 (excl. fees).

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

#526

Bridgewater, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.9 / 100
61.9
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
77%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
77%
59%

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

The college enrolls 1,448 students with in-state tuition of $40,300 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#527

La Crosse, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.9 / 100
61.9
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
70%
37%

Viterbo University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 85th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,094 students with in-state tuition of $31,600 (excl. fees).

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

#528

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.9 / 100
61.9
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
68%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
84%
78%

Saint Mary's College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,601 students with in-state tuition of $50,350 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#529

Bozeman, MT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.8 / 100
61.8
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
78%
63%

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

The college enrolls 17,135 students with in-state tuition of $6,056 (excl. fees).

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

#530

Franklin, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
71%
40%

Franklin College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 84th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 985 students with in-state tuition of $36,600 (excl. fees).

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

#531

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.7 / 100
61.7
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
17%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
93%
93%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 38,464 students with in-state tuition of $6,535 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (17th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#532

Santa Clarita, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.6 / 100
61.6
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
65%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
74%
50%

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

The college enrolls 18,075 students with in-state tuition of $1,104 (excl. fees).

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

#533

Grand Rapids, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.6 / 100
61.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
21 programs
98%
Retention
74%
50%

Aquinas College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,157 students with in-state tuition of $37,720 (excl. fees).

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

#534

East Greenwich, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.6 / 100
61.6
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
92%
Program Depth
3 programs
20%
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 1,922 students with in-state tuition of $33,225 (excl. fees).

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

#535

Hattiesburg, MS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.5 / 100
61.5
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
69%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
70%
37%

University of Southern Mississippi scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,170 students with in-state tuition of $9,508 (excl. fees).

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

#536

Garden City, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.5 / 100
61.5
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
50%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
83%
75%

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

The college enrolls 7,603 students with in-state tuition of $45,450 (excl. fees).

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

#537

Conway, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.4 / 100
61.4
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
73%
46%

University of Central Arkansas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 83th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,112 students with in-state tuition of $7,140 (excl. fees).

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

#538

Johnson City, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.4 / 100
61.4
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
53%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
74%
50%

East Tennessee State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61.

The college enrolls 13,728 students with in-state tuition of $7,706 (excl. fees).

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

#539

Lakewood, CO

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
61.3 / 100
61.3
Field Productivity
9.0% productivity
95%
Program Depth
9 programs
76%
Retention
58%
8%

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,061 students with in-state tuition of $20,913 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 9% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#540

Anderson, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.3 / 100
61.3
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
87%
Program Depth
10 programs
80%
Retention
70%
37%

Anderson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 87th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,228 students with in-state tuition of $34,590 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#541

Haverford, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.2 / 100
61.2
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
53%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
94%
94%

Haverford College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,431 students with in-state tuition of $67,522 (excl. fees).

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

#542

Charlotte, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.2 / 100
61.2
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
76%
56%

Queens University of Charlotte scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 82th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,599 students with in-state tuition of $40,790 (excl. fees).

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

#543

Collegeville, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.2 / 100
61.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
69%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
84%
78%

Ursinus College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61.

The college enrolls 1,502 students with in-state tuition of $59,196 (excl. fees).

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

#544

Crawfordsville, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.1 / 100
61.1
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
76%
Program Depth
3 programs
20%
Retention
86%
83%

Wabash College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 866 students with in-state tuition of $48,200 (excl. fees).

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

#545

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61 / 100
61
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
23%
Program Depth
4 programs
33%
Retention
97%
97%

University of Virginia-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 26,409 students with in-state tuition of $18,823 (excl. fees).

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

#546

Riverside, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61 / 100
61
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
10 programs
80%
Retention
82%
74%

La Sierra University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 80th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,574 students with in-state tuition of $34,920 (excl. fees).

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

#547

Davie, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
60.9 / 100
60.9
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
88%
Program Depth
3 programs
20%
Retention
73%
46%

William T McFatter Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 960 students.

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

#548

Monessen, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
60.9 / 100
60.9
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
93%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
87%
85%

Douglas Education Center scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 178 students with in-state tuition of $18,800 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#549

San Antonio, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
60.9 / 100
60.9
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
47%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
92%
92%

Trinity University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,687 students with in-state tuition of $50,712 (excl. fees).

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

#550

Montevallo, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
60.8 / 100
60.8
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
89%
Program Depth
3 programs
20%
Retention
73%
46%

University of Montevallo scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,088 students with in-state tuition of $12,090 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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