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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Theater Arts in Missouri

28 Ranked Colleges
174 Degrees Awarded
$24,000 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri

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Theater Arts is the 70th most popular major in the country with 11,385 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across Missouri, there were 174 theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri” ranking looked at 28 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in theater arts. To top this list, a school must have a successful theater arts program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri

The colleges and universities below are the best for missouri theater students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Missouri State University - Springfield. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this large public school awarded 41 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Missouri State University - Springfield Theater Arts Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri. Mizzou is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 19 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at University of Missouri - Columbia

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri list. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 13 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% 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 Washington University in St Louis Theater Arts Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Kansas City. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri list. UMKC is a fairly large school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 12 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Missouri - Kansas City Theater Arts Report

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Truman State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri list. Truman State University is a small public school situated in Kirksville, Missouri. It awarded 12 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Truman State

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking. Saint Charles, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% 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 Lindenwood University Theater Arts Report

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri list. University of Central Missouri is a fairly large public school situated in Warrensburg, Missouri. It awarded 11 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theater Arts at UCM

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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri

Missouri Western State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, this small public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theater Arts at Missouri Western State University

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Drury University
Springfield, Missouri

With a ranking of #9, Drury University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri list. Drury University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 7 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Drury University

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Northwest Missouri State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri list. Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Full Northwest Theater Arts Report

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Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Missouri Baptist University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking. This small school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 4 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Theater Arts at MBU

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 4 students 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. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% 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 full report on Theater Arts at Saint Louis University

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Missouri Southern State University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking. Missouri Southern State University is a public institution located in Joplin, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Missouri Southern State University Theater Arts Report

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 3 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Webster University

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Fontbonne University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Fontbonne University Theater Arts Report

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With a ranking of #14, Southwest Baptist University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri list. Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bolivar, Missouri. It awarded 3 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theater Arts at Southwest Baptist University

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With a ranking of #14, Culver - Stockton College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri list. Culver - Stockton is a small school located in Canton, Missouri that handed out 3 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Culver - Stockton

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Avila University
Kansas City, Missouri

Avila University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri list. Avila is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 3 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Avila Theater Arts Report

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Calvary University
Kansas City, Missouri

Calvary University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #19. Calvary University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s 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.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Calvary University

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Evangel University
Springfield, Missouri

Evangel University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking. Evangel is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Evangel University

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William Jewell College
Liberty, Missouri

William Jewell College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Liberty, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified ’s theater students 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full William Jewell Theater Arts Report

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College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, Missouri

College of the Ozarks landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking. Point Lookout, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theater Arts at Hard Work U

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William Woods University
Fulton, Missouri

With a ranking of #21, William Woods University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri list. William Woods is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fulton, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% 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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Theater Arts at William Woods University

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Missouri Valley College
Marshall, Missouri

Missouri Valley College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking. Missouri Valley College is a small school located in Marshall, Missouri that handed out 0 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theater Arts at Missouri Valley College

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Cottey College
Nevada, Missouri

Cottey College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking. Nevada, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Cottey College Theater Arts Report

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Stephens College
Columbia, Missouri

With a ranking of #24, Stephens College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri list. Stephens College is a small school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 0 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Stephens

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With a ranking of #24, Hannibal - LaGrange University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri list. This small school is located in Hannibal, Missouri, and it awarded 0 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Theater Arts at Hannibal - LaGrange University

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Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Missouri ranking. Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayette, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full CMU CLAS Theater Arts Report

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