2026 Visual & Performing Arts Rankings - Page 3

Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

Rankings 101-150 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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#101

Berea, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.7 / 100
81.7
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
91%
Program Depth
18 programs
96%
Retention
85%
81%

Baldwin Wallace University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,308 students with in-state tuition of $37,686.

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

#102

Gambier, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.7 / 100
81.7
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
90%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
91%
91%

Kenyon College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,184 students with in-state tuition of $69,030.

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

#103

Decatur, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.5 / 100
81.5
Field Productivity
5.2% productivity
93%
Program Depth
20 programs
98%
Retention
74%
50%

Millikin University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,659 students with in-state tuition of $42,778.

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

#104

Saratoga Springs, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.3 / 100
81.3
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
90%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
89%
88%

Skidmore College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,776 students with in-state tuition of $63,730.

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

#105

High Point, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.3 / 100
81.3
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
84%
78%

High Point University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 84th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 6,052 students with in-state tuition of $38,748.

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

#106

Northampton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.3 / 100
81.3
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
87%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
93%
93%

Smith College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,830 students with in-state tuition of $61,260.

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

#107

Montclair, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.2 / 100
81.2
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
80%
68%

Montclair State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,570 students with in-state tuition of $13,710.

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

#108

Williamstown, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.2 / 100
81.2
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
91%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
97%
97%

Williams College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,168 students with in-state tuition of $64,540.

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

#109

Riverside, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
88%
86%

University of California-Riverside is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,426 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

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

#110

East Lansing, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
53%
Program Depth
20 programs
98%
Retention
91%
91%

Michigan State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 51,316 students with in-state tuition of $16,930.

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

#111

Staten Island, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81 / 100
81
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
93%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
82%
74%

Wagner College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,932 students with in-state tuition of $50,200.

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

#112

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81 / 100
81
Field Productivity
18.2% productivity
97%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
73%
46%

Otis College of Art and Design is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,284 students with in-state tuition of $49,100.

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

#113

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
63%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
90%
90%

San Diego State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,241 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#114

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
19.2% productivity
98%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
73%
46%

Columbus College of Art & Design is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 918 students with in-state tuition of $39,150.

Field productivity stands at 19% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#115

Clinton, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
87%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
96%
96%

Hamilton College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,048 students with in-state tuition of $62,090.

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

#116

Bowling Green, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
80%
68%

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,027 students with in-state tuition of $11,010.

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

#117

Elon, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
90%
90%

Elon University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,207 students with in-state tuition of $44,029.

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

#118

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.6 / 100
80.6
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
92%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
81%
71%

Meredith College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,576 students with in-state tuition of $43,816.

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

#119

Denton, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.6 / 100
80.6
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
81%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
77%
59%

University of North Texas is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 47,507 students with in-state tuition of $8,319.

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

#120

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.5 / 100
80.5
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
91%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
94%
94%

Vassar College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,456 students with in-state tuition of $66,870.

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

#121

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
86%
83%

American University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,019 students with in-state tuition of $55,724.

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

#122

Rochester, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
92%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
81%
71%

Nazareth University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,439 students with in-state tuition of $38,790.

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

#123

Wheaton, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
94%
94%

Wheaton College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,799 students with in-state tuition of $43,670.

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

#124

Indianapolis, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80 / 100
80
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
17 programs
95%
Retention
88%
86%

Butler University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,763 students with in-state tuition of $44,990.

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

#125

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
43%
Program Depth
37 programs
100%
Retention
95%
95%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 55,620 students with in-state tuition of $11,524.

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

#126

Oneonta, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.8 / 100
79.8
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
78%
63%

SUNY Oneonta scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,514 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#127

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.7 / 100
79.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
59%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
87%
85%

George Mason University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,095.

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

#128

Beverly, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.4 / 100
79.4
Field Productivity
18.5% productivity
97%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
75%
52%

Montserrat College of Art scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 276 students with in-state tuition of $37,300.

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

#129

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.4 / 100
79.4
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
53%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
98%
98%

Johns Hopkins University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 30,362 students with in-state tuition of $62,840.

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

#130

Lakeland, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.3 / 100
79.3
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
88%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
78%
63%

Florida Southern College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,194 students with in-state tuition of $41,500.

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

#131

Northfield, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
87%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
96%
96%

Carleton College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,069 students with in-state tuition of $65,043.

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

#132

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
44.7% productivity
99%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
83%
75%

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 141 students with in-state tuition of $43,000.

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

#133

Upland, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
87%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
91%
91%

Taylor University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,398 students with in-state tuition of $38,140.

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

#134

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
44.0% productivity
99%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
97%
97%

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 225 students with in-state tuition of $38,725.

Field productivity stands at 44% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#135

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
64%
Program Depth
21 programs
98%
Retention
85%
81%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 79,593 students with in-state tuition of $11,308.

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

#136

Muncie, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
75%
Program Depth
14 programs
92%
Retention
77%
59%

Ball State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,440 students with in-state tuition of $8,688.

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

#137

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
20 programs
98%
Retention
86%
83%

Lipscomb University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,047 students with in-state tuition of $35,848.

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

#138

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
50%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
96%
96%

Vanderbilt University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,456 students with in-state tuition of $61,618.

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

#139

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
17.4% productivity
97%
Program Depth
18 programs
96%
Retention
57%
7%

California College of the Arts scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,333 students with in-state tuition of $57,096.

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

#140

Brooklyn, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
85%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
80%
68%

CUNY Brooklyn College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,935 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

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

#141

Berkeley, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
54%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
97%
97%

University of California-Berkeley scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 45,699 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

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

#142

Chico, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
76%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
84%
78%

California State University-Chico scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 90th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,523 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#143

Cleveland, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
34.3% productivity
99%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
98%
98%

Cleveland Institute of Music scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 350 students with in-state tuition of $40,000.

Field productivity stands at 34% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#144

Towson, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
83%
75%

Towson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,527 students with in-state tuition of $7,382.

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

#145

Redlands, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
89%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
81%
71%

University of Redlands scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,192 students with in-state tuition of $57,264.

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

#146

Greenville, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.7 / 100
78.7
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
86%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
81%
71%

Bob Jones University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,893 students with in-state tuition of $19,756.

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

#147

La Jolla, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.7 / 100
78.7
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
42%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
94%
94%

University of California-San Diego scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 42,376 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 1% (42nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#148

Waco, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.6 / 100
78.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
55%
Program Depth
17 programs
95%
Retention
91%
91%

Baylor University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 20,824 students with in-state tuition of $54,844.

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

#149

Granville, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.5 / 100
78.5
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
89%
88%

Denison University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,405 students with in-state tuition of $64,000.

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

#150

Kent, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
21 programs
98%
Retention
79%
66%

Kent State University at Kent scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,106 students with in-state tuition of $11,595.

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

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