Visual and Performing Arts colleges in Washington, ranked by graduates
12 colleges in Washington awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in 2023: 978 degrees, 3.8% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (4.3% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Washington graduated the most (327, 3.9% of its class). 5 of the 12 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 83%; the most selective is Whitman College at 38%.
Visual and Performing Arts colleges in Washington
Every Washington 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 | University of Washington | Public | 327 | 3.9% | 39% | 1450 |
| 2 | Western Washington University | Public | 159 | 5.3% | 93% | 1270 |
| 3 | Central Washington University | Public | 120 | 5.4% | 91% | 1120 |
| 4 | Eastern Washington University | Public | 73 | 3.9% | 91% | 1160 |
| 5 | Seattle University | Private | 57 | 5.3% | 77% | 1330 |
| 6 | Washington State University | Public | 57 | 1% | 87% | 1240 |
| 7 | Seattle Pacific University | Private | 57 | 8.4% | 83% | 1260 |
| 8 | Pacific Lutheran University | Private | 48 | 8.1% | 78% | 1230 |
| 9 | Whitman College | Private | 27 | 9% | 38% | 1400 |
| 10 | Whitworth University | Private | 19 | 3.8% | 90% | 1280 |
| 11 | Walla Walla University | Private | 19 | 6.9% | 65% | 1120 |
| 12 | Gonzaga University | Private | 15 | 1.3% | 82% | 1370 |
Questions about visual and performing arts colleges in Washington
What is the best college for visual and performing arts in Washington?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest visual and performing arts programs in Washington are University of Washington (327), Western Washington University (159), Central Washington University (120). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Washington 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 Washington offer visual and performing arts?
12 four-year colleges in Washington awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in visual and performing arts in 2023, 5 public and 7 private, for 978 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for visual and performing arts in Washington?
At the 5 public universities on this list, Washington 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.