2026 Visual & Performing Arts Rankings - Page 6

Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

Rankings 251-300 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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#251

Saint Peter, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
84%
78%

Gustavus Adolphus College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,952 students with in-state tuition of $53,570.

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

#252

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
77%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
96%
96%

Pomona College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,664 students with in-state tuition of $61,906.

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

#253

Las Vegas, NV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
78%
63%

University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,094 students with in-state tuition of $8,354.

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

#254

Rock Island, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
83%
75%

Augustana College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,484 students with in-state tuition of $49,674.

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

#255

Huntington, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
89%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
77%
59%

Huntington University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,504 students with in-state tuition of $29,030.

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

#256

Selinsgrove, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
73%
46%

Susquehanna University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,247 students with in-state tuition of $56,600.

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

#257

Kansas City, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
71%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
77%
59%

University of Missouri-Kansas City scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 15,277 students with in-state tuition of $11,190.

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

#258

Williamsport, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.2 / 100
72.2
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
85%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
82%
74%

Lycoming College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,063 students with in-state tuition of $46,720.

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

#259

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.2 / 100
72.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
67%
Program Depth
17 programs
95%
Retention
83%
75%

The Catholic University of America scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,171 students with in-state tuition of $54,630.

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

#260

Morgantown, WV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.2 / 100
72.2
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
63%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
81%
71%

West Virginia University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 24,200 students with in-state tuition of $9,648.

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

#261

Winter Park, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
82%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
85%
81%

Rollins College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,013 students with in-state tuition of $58,300.

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

#262

Saint Charles, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72 / 100
72
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
73%
46%

Lindenwood University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,288 students with in-state tuition of $19,900.

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

#263

Newark, DE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72 / 100
72
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
35%
Program Depth
14 programs
92%
Retention
90%
90%

University of Delaware scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 24,221 students with in-state tuition of $14,040.

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

#264

Hamden, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72 / 100
72
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
65%
Program Depth
5 programs
46%
Retention
87%
85%

Quinnipiac University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 87th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,918 students with in-state tuition of $50,400.

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

#265

Great Barrington, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
92%
Program Depth
14 programs
92%
Retention
77%
59%

Bard College at Simon's Rock scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 312 students with in-state tuition of $63,140.

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

#266

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
74%
50%

Capital University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 82th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,388 students with in-state tuition of $41,298.

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

#267

DeLand, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
88%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
73%
46%

Stetson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,669 students with in-state tuition of $54,820.

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

#268

Milwaukee, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
81%
Program Depth
12 programs
88%
Retention
72%
43%

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,481 students with in-state tuition of $8,455.

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

#269

Potsdam, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
92%
Program Depth
13 programs
91%
Retention
78%
63%

SUNY College at Potsdam scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,751 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#270

Moorhead, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
72%
43%

Minnesota State University Moorhead scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,410 students with in-state tuition of $8,838.

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

#271

Oxford, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
39%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
90%
90%

Miami University-Oxford scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 18,618 students with in-state tuition of $14,052.

Field productivity stands at 1% (39th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#272

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
55%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
84%
78%

University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 90th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,986 students with in-state tuition of $8,010.

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

#273

Cullowhee, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.5 / 100
71.5
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
69%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
76%
56%

Western Carolina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 84th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,628 students with in-state tuition of $1,000.

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

#274

San Bernardino, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.5 / 100
71.5
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
60%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
78%
63%

California State University-San Bernardino scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 18,925 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#275

Huntsville, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.5 / 100
71.5
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
65%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
75%
52%

Sam Houston State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 21,403 students with in-state tuition of $5,856.

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

#276

Tucson, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
39%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
88%
86%

University of Arizona scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 53,001 students with in-state tuition of $11,546.

Field productivity stands at 1% (39th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#277

Big Rapids, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
69%
Program Depth
17 programs
95%
Retention
73%
46%

Ferris State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,918 students with in-state tuition of $14,140.

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

#278

Gettysburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
67%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
90%
90%

Gettysburg College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,895 students with in-state tuition of $64,230.

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

#279

Columbia, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
42%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
91%
91%

University of Missouri-Columbia scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 31,013 students with in-state tuition of $13,008.

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

#280

Westerville, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
87%
Program Depth
8 programs
72%
Retention
82%
74%

Otterbein University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 87th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,357 students with in-state tuition of $34,424.

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

#281

Alfred, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
93%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
77%
59%

Alfred University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,843 students with in-state tuition of $38,270.

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

#282

Tacoma, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
80%
68%

University of Puget Sound scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,914 students with in-state tuition of $59,340.

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

#283

Vestal, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
40%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
88%
86%

Binghamton University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 18,456 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#284

Storrs, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
36%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
91%
91%

University of Connecticut scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 27,364 students with in-state tuition of $16,332.

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

#285

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
4.7% productivity
93%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
91%
91%

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 983 students with in-state tuition of $44,550.

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

#286

Erie, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
78%
63%

Mercyhurst University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 83th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,668 students with in-state tuition of $41,580.

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

#287

Holland, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
62%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
90%
90%

Hope College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 90th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 3,368 students with in-state tuition of $37,240.

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

#288

San Juan, PR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Field Productivity
7.9% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
9%
Retention
92%
92%

Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 495 students with in-state tuition of $9,000.

Field productivity stands at 8% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#289

Grinnell, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
93%
93%

Grinnell College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,775 students with in-state tuition of $64,342.

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

#290

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
39%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
99%
99%

University of Chicago scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 18,339 students with in-state tuition of $63,801.

Field productivity stands at 1% (39th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#291

Dallas, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.7 / 100
70.7
Field Productivity
17.6% productivity
97%
Program Depth
3 programs
21%
Retention
100%
99%

Wade College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 205 students with in-state tuition of $17,680.

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

#292

Tulsa, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.7 / 100
70.7
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
3 programs
21%
Retention
80%
68%

Tulsa Technology Center scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,031 students.

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

#293

Beloit, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.5 / 100
70.5
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
77%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
86%
83%

Beloit College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 948 students with in-state tuition of $58,042.

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

#294

Easton, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.5 / 100
70.5
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
4 programs
34%
Retention
92%
92%

Lafayette College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,764 students with in-state tuition of $61,482.

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

#295

Georgetown, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.5 / 100
70.5
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
85%
Program Depth
7 programs
65%
Retention
83%
75%

Southwestern University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 85th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,457 students with in-state tuition of $50,558.

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

#296

Portland, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.5 / 100
70.5
Field Productivity
23.3% productivity
98%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
63%
18%

Pacific Northwest College of Art scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 524 students with in-state tuition of $47,026.

Field productivity stands at 23% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#297

Eau Claire, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
75%
Program Depth
6 programs
56%
Retention
82%
74%

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 84th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,991 students with in-state tuition of $7,645.

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

#298

Stevens Point, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
75%
52%

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 82th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 8,109 students with in-state tuition of $7,112.

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

#299

Duluth, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
65%
Program Depth
11 programs
85%
Retention
81%
71%

University of Minnesota-Duluth scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,350 students with in-state tuition of $12,766.

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

#300

Newberg, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
65%
Program Depth
9 programs
77%
Retention
77%
59%

George Fox University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,531 students with in-state tuition of $40,220.

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

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