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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 245 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 246 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from WMU. This makes it the #205 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
The visual & performing arts program at WMU awarded 245 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 174 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 16 |
WMU does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from WMU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Western Michigan University.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 92 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 64 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 37 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Dance | 19 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.