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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Arkansas

20 accredited institutions in Arkansas offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

20

Colleges

1,872

Graduates/yr

13

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Arkansas

PublicBachelor's

University of Arkansas

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Central Arkansas

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Arkansas State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Arkansas Tech University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

John Brown University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Henderson State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Harding University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Ouachita Baptist University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Arkansas State University-Beebe

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

National Park College

In-State Tuition

University of Arkansas at Monticello

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hendrix College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of the Ozarks

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

South Arkansas College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Williams Baptist University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Arkansas

Arkansas has 20 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 1,872 graduates annually. Of these, 13 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Arkansas 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.