Visual and Performing Arts colleges in Missouri, ranked by graduates
22 colleges in Missouri awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in 2023: 1,131 degrees, 4.1% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (4.3% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Missouri State University graduated the most (205, 6.4% of its class). 10 of the 22 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 75%; the most selective is Washington University in St. Louis at 12%.
Visual and Performing Arts colleges in Missouri
Every Missouri college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its visual and performing arts page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri State University | Public | 205 | 6.4% | 91% | 1210 |
| 2 | University of Missouri | Public | 163 | 2.7% | 78% | 1330 |
| 3 | Washington University in St. Louis | Private | 105 | 5.3% | 12% | 1550 |
| 4 | Southeast Missouri State University | Public | 95 | 6% | 74% | 1120 |
| 5 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | Public | 85 | 5.3% | 72% | 1270 |
| 6 | Lindenwood University | Private | 71 | 7.4% | 57% | 1140 |
| 7 | Maryville University | Private | 49 | 4.4% | 95% | 1150 |
| 8 | Truman State University | Public | 47 | 6.8% | 84% | 1310 |
| 9 | Central Missouri | Public | 44 | 3.2% | 64% | 1120 |
| 10 | Missouri-St. Louis | Public | 44 | 3.2% | 63% | 1120 |
| 11 | Stephens College | Private | 31 | 26.7% | 77% | 1120 |
| 12 | Drury University | Private | 26 | 8.4% | 58% | 1240 |
| 13 | Park University | Private | 25 | 2.1% | 65% | 1120 |
| 14 | Northwest Missouri State | Public | 21 | 1.9% | 86% | 1100 |
| 15 | Evangel University | Private | 20 | 7.9% | 72% | 1120 |
| 16 | Missouri Western State | Public | 19 | 3.7% | 80% | 1100 |
| 17 | Culver-Stockton College | Private | 19 | 10.4% | 99% | 1120 |
| 18 | Missouri Southern State | Public | 17 | 2.5% | 97% | 1100 |
| 19 | College of the Ozarks | Private | 14 | 4.2% | 12% | 1120 |
| 20 | Saint Louis University | Private | 11 | 0.7% | 75% | 1370 |
| 21 | Avila University | Private | 10 | 5.1% | 88% | 1120 |
| 22 | Columbia College (MO) | Private | 10 | 1% | 65% | 1120 |
Questions about visual and performing arts colleges in Missouri
What is the best college for visual and performing arts in Missouri?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest visual and performing arts programs in Missouri are Missouri State University (205), University of Missouri (163), Washington University in St. Louis (105). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Missouri college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Missouri offer visual and performing arts?
22 four-year colleges in Missouri awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in 2023, 10 public and 12 private, for 1,131 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for visual and performing arts in Missouri?
At the 10 public universities on this list, Missouri residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Visual and Performing Arts elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.