2026 Visual & Performing Arts Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

Rankings 51-100 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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#51

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.4 / 100
86.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
70%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
96%
96%

Washington University in St Louis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 16,500 students with in-state tuition of $61,750.

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

#52

Pasadena, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.3 / 100
86.3
Field Productivity
14.8% productivity
96%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
82%
74%

Art Center College of Design is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,382 students with in-state tuition of $50,606.

Field productivity stands at 15% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#53

Fort Worth, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.3 / 100
86.3
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
75%
Program Depth
23 programs
98%
Retention
94%
94%

Texas Christian University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 12,785 students with in-state tuition of $57,130.

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

#54

Bennington, VT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.3 / 100
86.3
Field Productivity
10.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
34 programs
100%
Retention
85%
81%

Bennington College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 867 students with in-state tuition of $63,802.

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

#55

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86 / 100
86
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
88%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
84%
78%

San Francisco State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,908 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#56

Burbank, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
85.9 / 100
85.9
Field Productivity
52.2% productivity
99%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
78%
63%

New York Film Academy is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,245 students with in-state tuition of $34,898.

Field productivity stands at 52% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#57

Madison, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.9 / 100
85.9
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
64%
Program Depth
14 programs
92%
Retention
95%
95%

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 49,605 students with in-state tuition of $9,644.

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

#58

Houston, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.9 / 100
85.9
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
98%
98%

Rice University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,556 students with in-state tuition of $57,210.

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

#59

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.8 / 100
85.8
Field Productivity
46.2% productivity
99%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
74%
50%

San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 403 students with in-state tuition of $52,800.

Field productivity stands at 46% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#60

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.7 / 100
85.7
Field Productivity
13.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
85%
81%

Berklee College of Music is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 8,448 students with in-state tuition of $48,830.

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

#61

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.5 / 100
85.5
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
70%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
93%
93%

University of California-Davis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,707 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

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

#62

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.5 / 100
85.5
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
91%
Program Depth
24 programs
99%
Retention
87%
85%

DePaul University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 21,348 students with in-state tuition of $43,379.

Field productivity stands at 3% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#63

Dallas, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.4 / 100
85.4
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
90%
90%

Southern Methodist University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 94th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,842 students with in-state tuition of $57,212.

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

#64

Cleveland, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.2 / 100
85.2
Field Productivity
16.4% productivity
97%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
86%
83%

Cleveland Institute of Art is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 566 students with in-state tuition of $44,680.

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

#65

Appleton, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
7.2% productivity
94%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
87%
85%

Lawrence University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,410 students with in-state tuition of $55,149.

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

#66

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
31 programs
99%
Retention
83%
75%

Temple University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 30,205 students with in-state tuition of $21,023.

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

#67

Cincinnati, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85 / 100
85
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
77%
Program Depth
25 programs
99%
Retention
86%
83%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 43,338 students with in-state tuition of $11,228.

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

#68

Allentown, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.9 / 100
84.9
Field Productivity
9.8% productivity
95%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
89%
88%

Muhlenberg College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,818 students with in-state tuition of $59,505.

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

#69

Fredonia, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.8 / 100
84.8
Field Productivity
6.0% productivity
94%
Program Depth
18 programs
96%
Retention
76%
56%

SUNY at Fredonia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,220 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#70

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
67%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
97%
97%

Columbia University in the City of New York is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 35,279 students with in-state tuition of $64,526.

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

#71

Fullerton, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
85%
81%

California State University-Fullerton is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 41,962 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#72

La Mirada, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.5 / 100
84.5
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
90%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
85%
81%

Biola University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,296 students with in-state tuition of $46,704.

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

#73

Providence, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.4 / 100
84.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
99%
99%

Brown University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 11,516 students with in-state tuition of $65,656.

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

#74

Azusa, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
84%
78%

Azusa Pacific University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,487 students with in-state tuition of $42,900.

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

#75

Winchester, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
90%
Program Depth
18 programs
96%
Retention
82%
74%

Shenandoah University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,343 students with in-state tuition of $34,614.

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

#76

Ithaca, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
5.2% productivity
93%
Program Depth
21 programs
98%
Retention
83%
75%

Ithaca College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,828 students with in-state tuition of $50,070.

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

#77

Greenville, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
87%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
91%
91%

Furman University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,505 students with in-state tuition of $57,902.

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

#78

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.9 / 100
83.9
Field Productivity
44.8% productivity
99%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
75%
52%

American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,511 students with in-state tuition of $45,260.

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

#79

Swarthmore, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.9 / 100
83.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
85%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
97%
97%

Swarthmore College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,644 students with in-state tuition of $61,992.

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

#80

Boone, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.9 / 100
83.9
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
85%
81%

Appalachian State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 21,253 students with in-state tuition of $4,242.

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

#81

Iowa City, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.7 / 100
83.7
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
14 programs
92%
Retention
89%
88%

University of Iowa is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,042 students with in-state tuition of $9,016.

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

#82

South Hadley, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.7 / 100
83.7
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
90%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
90%
90%

Mount Holyoke College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,330 students with in-state tuition of $63,904.

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

#83

Lawrenceville, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.7 / 100
83.7
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
90%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
82%
74%

Rider University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,083 students with in-state tuition of $37,700.

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

#84

Walla Walla, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.7 / 100
83.7
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
89%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
89%
88%

Whitman College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,544 students with in-state tuition of $61,070.

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

#85

Athens, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.5 / 100
83.5
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
60%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
95%
95%

University of Georgia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 41,615 students with in-state tuition of $9,790.

Field productivity stands at 1% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#86

Colorado Springs, CO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.3 / 100
83.3
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
89%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
95%
95%

Colorado College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,173 students with in-state tuition of $67,458.

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

#87

Medford, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.3 / 100
83.3
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
96%
96%

Tufts University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,274 students with in-state tuition of $66,358.

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

#88

Provo, UT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.2 / 100
83.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
61%
Program Depth
23 programs
98%
Retention
89%
88%

Brigham Young University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 35,074 students with in-state tuition of $6,496.

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

#89

West Hartford, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.1 / 100
83.1
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
92%
Program Depth
30 programs
99%
Retention
79%
66%

University of Hartford is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,913 students with in-state tuition of $44,350.

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

#90

Oklahoma City, OK

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.1 / 100
83.1
Field Productivity
5.7% productivity
94%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
83%
75%

Oklahoma City University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,763 students with in-state tuition of $29,836.

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

#91

Salt Lake City, UT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.1 / 100
83.1
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
19 programs
97%
Retention
85%
81%

University of Utah is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,260 students with in-state tuition of $8,175.

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

#92

Mechanicsburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
87%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
85%
81%

Messiah University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 87th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,344 students with in-state tuition of $39,700.

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

#93

Bloomington, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.4 / 100
82.4
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
91%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
85%
81%

Illinois Wesleyan University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,576 students with in-state tuition of $55,500.

Field productivity stands at 3% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

Keene, NH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
90%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
78%
63%

Keene State College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,846 students with in-state tuition of $11,754.

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

#95

Bellingham, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.1 / 100
82.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
77%
Program Depth
25 programs
99%
Retention
80%
68%

Western Washington University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,651 students with in-state tuition of $7,997.

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

#96

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.1 / 100
82.1
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
58%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
97%
97%

University of Florida is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 54,814 students with in-state tuition of $4,477.

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

#97

New London, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.9 / 100
81.9
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
87%
85%

Connecticut College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,995 students with in-state tuition of $64,412.

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

#98

Athens, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
75%
Program Depth
35 programs
100%
Retention
82%
74%

Ohio University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 24,937 students with in-state tuition of $13,746.

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

#99

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
7.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
85%
81%

Bard College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,922 students with in-state tuition of $62,790.

Field productivity stands at 7% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#100

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
97%
97%

Barnard College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,353 students with in-state tuition of $64,078.

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

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