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WWU was ranked #73 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 206 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 219 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from WWU. This makes it the #402 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $267 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.
Of the 206 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WWU, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 25 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Western Washington 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 |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 66 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 66 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| Music | 36 |
| Dance | 6 |
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