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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in District of Columbia

7 accredited institutions in District of Columbia offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

7

Colleges

873

Graduates/yr

1

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in District of Columbia

Private NonprofitBachelor's

American University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

George Washington University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Howard University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

The Catholic University of America

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Georgetown University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of the District of Columbia

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Gallaudet University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Visual & Performing Arts in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 7 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 873 graduates annually. Of these, 1 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for District of Columbia 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.