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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Vermont

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

8
Colleges
1,341
Graduates/yr
3
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Vermont

1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Champlain College
Burlington
441
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$45,100
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$22,796
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Vermont
Burlington
291
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$16,280
In-State Tuition
79%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bennington College
Bennington
171
Graduates/yr
48%
Acceptance
$63,802
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$22,063
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
Vermont State University
Randolph
159
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$9,984
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Middlebury College
Middlebury
93
Graduates/yr
10%
Acceptance
$64,800
Tuition
93%
Grad Rate
$8,707
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitMaster's
Goddard College
Plainfield
93
Graduates/yr
20%
Acceptance
$19,268
Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
$18,888
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicAssociate's
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier
66
Graduates/yr
$6,720
In-State Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Michael's College
Colchester
27
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$47,640
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$14,071
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Vermont

Vermont has 8 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 1,341 graduates annually. Of these, 3 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Vermont 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.