Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Alabama
29 accredited institutions in Alabama offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
29
Colleges
3,147
Graduates/yr
18
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Alabama
1
PublicBachelor's
Auburn University
Auburn
477
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$10,704
In-State Tuition
79%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
423
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$11,100
In-State Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
291
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$8,832
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
234
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$10,290
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Montevallo
Montevallo
210
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$12,090
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of North Alabama
Florence
207
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$10,200
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Samford University
Birmingham
186
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$37,144
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,359
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
168
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$10,120
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
University of South Alabama
Mobile
165
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$8,976
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Troy University
Troy
153
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$9,792
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Alabama State University
Montgomery
135
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$8,328
In-State Tuition
30%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Mobile
Mobile
90
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$24,580
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$16,575
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicAssociate's
John C Calhoun State Community College
Tanner
87
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicBachelor's
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery
72
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$8,568
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicAssociate's
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette
39
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham
39
Graduates/yr
52%
Acceptance
$21,500
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$17,530
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicBachelor's
Athens State University
Athens
33
Graduates/yr
$7,530
In-State Tuition
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oakwood University
Huntsville
27
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$20,722
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
$18,518
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Spring Hill College
Mobile
18
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$22,820
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$13,220
Net Price <$30K
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20
PublicAssociate's
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City
18
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Talladega College
Talladega
15
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$12,130
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$12,875
Net Price <$30K
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22
PublicAssociate's
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville
12
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicBachelor's
Alabama A & M University
Normal
12
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$8,610
In-State Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Miles College
Fairfield
9
Graduates/yr
$11,164
Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
$12,521
Net Price <$30K
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Huntingdon College
Montgomery
6
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$27,150
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$21,553
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Faulkner University
Montgomery
6
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$21,930
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$20,384
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee
6
Graduates/yr
31%
Acceptance
$19,594
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$24,480
Net Price <$30K
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa
6
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$9,548
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$15,446
Net Price <$30K
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29
PublicBachelor's
University of West Alabama
Livingston
3
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$9,100
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Alabama
Alabama has 29 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 3,147 graduates annually. Of these, 18 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Alabama residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.