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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 11,385 people earned their degree in theater arts, making the major the 70th most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,346 theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 169 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in theater arts. That schools that top this list have a program in theater arts in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region theater students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Theater Arts in the Far Western US Region

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Blue Lake, California, and it awarded 5 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre Theater Arts Report

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Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornish College of the Arts. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 35 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Cornish College of the Arts

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Out of the 169 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Oregon University landed the #3 spot on the list. Southern Oregon University is a medium-sized school located in Ashland, Oregon that handed out 72 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Southern Oregon University

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Pomona College
Claremont, California

Out of the 169 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pomona College landed the #4 spot on the list. Claremont, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Pomona Theater Arts Report

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Westmont College
Santa Barbara, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Westmont College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region. Westmont is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Westmont Theater Arts Report

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Linfield University - McMinnville Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Linfield is a private not-for-profit institution located in McMinnville, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Linfield

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Whittier College
Whittier, California

Whittier College ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region list. Whittier College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Whittier, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Whittier

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Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington

Pacific Lutheran University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #8. This small school is located in Tacoma, Washington, and it awarded 12 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Pacific Lutheran University

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Occidental College
Los Angeles, California

With a ranking of #9, Occidental College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region list. Occidental College is a small school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 7 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Theater Arts at Oxy

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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California

Loyola Marymount University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Loyola Marymount is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 40 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Theater Arts at Loyola Marymount

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Pitzer College
Claremont, California

Pitzer College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Claremont, California, and it awarded 3 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Pitzer

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College of the Siskiyous
Weed, California

College of the Siskiyous landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. College of the Siskiyous is a small school located in Weed, California that handed out 5 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Theater Arts at College of the Siskiyous

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College of Marin
Kentfield, California

College of Marin did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #13. College of Marin is located in Kentfield, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Full College of Marin Theater Arts Report

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Whitman College
Walla Walla, Washington

Whitman College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Whitman is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Walla Walla, Washington. It awarded 4 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Whitman College

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Mills College
Oakland, California

Mills College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Mills College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Oakland, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Mills

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Whitworth University
Spokane, Washington

Whitworth University ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Spokane, Washington, and it awarded 8 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Whitworth

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Citrus College
Glendora, California

With a ranking of #17, Citrus College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region list. Citrus College is a medium-sized school located in Glendora, California that handed out 51 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theater Arts at Citrus College

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West Valley College
Saratoga, California

West Valley College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. West Valley College is a medium-sized school located in Saratoga, California that handed out 18 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Full West Valley College Theater Arts Report

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Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington

With a ranking of #19, Western Washington University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Bellingham, Washington, this fairly large public school awarded 41 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at WWU

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Willamette University
Salem, Oregon

Willamette University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Salem, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Willamette University Theater Arts Report

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California State University - Fullerton did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #21. Cal State Fullerton is located in Fullerton, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 113 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full California State University - Fullerton Theater Arts Report

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University of Portland
Portland, Oregon

University of Portland ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region list. University of Portland is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Portland Theater Arts Report

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With a ranking of #23, University of California - Irvine did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region list. Irvine, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s theater degrees to 117 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Theater Arts at University of California - Irvine

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Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, California

Sonoma State University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Sonoma State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Rohnert Park, California. It awarded 21 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full SSU Theater Arts Report

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Las Positas College
Livermore, California

Las Positas College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Livermore, California, and it awarded 17 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Las Positas College Theater Arts Report

Rest of the Best 26 in Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Far Western US Region

Not only did these schools make the top 26 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Chapman University
Orange, California

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