Colleges and Universities with Arts Majors

Colleges and universities that offer arts degrees look for students who are imaginative and willing to put in the hard work that the visual and performing arts demand. At these schools, you can grow your talent in fields such as dance, musical theater, opera, arts management, film, drama, screenwriting, theater tech, graphic design, digital arts (including sound, lighting and gaming), and vocal and instrumental music. Whether you're interested in working on stage or behind the scenes, you can find a performing or visual arts school or conservatory to nurture your creativity. We have listings for schools in the United States as well as abroad.

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Your request will be sent directly to Melody Ferguson, Director of Admissions, at Pacific Lutheran University.

Pacific Lutheran University: School of Arts & Communication

Tacoma, WA  -   College  -  

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The School of Arts and Communication at Pacific Lutheran University houses the departments of Art & Design, Communication, Music, and Theatre & Dance. Presenting over ... (more)

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Your request will be sent directly to Carma DiCianni, Director of Student Operations, at The Blackbird Academy.

The Blackbird Academy

Nashville, TN  -   College  -  

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THE BLACKBIRD ACADEMY - PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF AUDIO Learn Studio Engineering and Live Sound Engineering on the best gear, from top engineers, producers, recording artists ... (more)

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Your request will be sent directly to AMDA Office of Admissions, Admissions, at AMDA.

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA  -   College  -  

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For over 50 years, AMDA has been celebrated as one of America’s premier performing arts institutes. With New York and Los Angeles campuses, AMDA offers four-year ... (more)

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Five Towns College

Dix Hills, NY  -   College  -  

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If you’re serious about music, business, education, media and the performing arts, Five Towns College can elevate your unique talents and get you where you ... (more)

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Your request will be sent directly to Admissions Office at Columbus College of Art and Design.

Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus, OH  -   College  -  

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Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. CCAD has 12 ... (more)

New York Film Academy

New York, NY  -   College  -  

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The New York Film Academy was founded on the philosophy that "learning by doing" combined with best industry practices is more valuable than years of ... (more)

Wayne State University: James Pearson Duffy Department of Art and Art History

Detroit, MI  -   College  -  

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The James Pearson Duffy Department of Art and Art History is educating the next generation of visual artists, designers, and art historians. WSU is a ... (more)

Seton Hill University: School of Visual & Performing Arts

Greensburg, PA  -   College  -  

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Creative, innovative, imaginative - this is what it means to be a Seton Hill University student! Seton Hill has a passion for the arts. It ... (more)

Loyola University in New Orleans: College of Music and Media

New Orleans, LA  -   College  -  

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Loyola University New Orleans is a private, liberal arts, Jesuit institution. The College of Music and Media is home to twenty-five performing and visual arts ... (more)

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ  -   College  -  

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With a welcoming and inclusive spirit, Montclair State stands out among New Jersey’s public colleges and universities. The University is committed to elevating student success, ... (more)

Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich, United Kingdom  -   College  -  

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Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) is a leading UK university offering three year undergraduate and one year graduate programmes in art, design and media ... (more)

University of Houston: Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts

Houston, TX  -   College  -  

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The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston, is a dynamic powerhouse of creativity and collaboration in one of America’s ... (more)

University of the Arts

Philadelphia, PA  -   College  -  

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UArts is advancing human creativity with a unique environment that encourages risk-taking and exploration. Visual artists, dancers, designers, actors, writers, filmmakers and musicians collaborate and ... (more)

Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre

New York, NY  -   College  -  

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The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre: Home of the Meisner Technique is a private, non-profit conservatory program located in the heart of NYC providing ... (more)

Anderson University: South Carolina School of the Arts

Anderson, SC  -   College  -  

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The South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University trains professional visual, musical and theatrical artists who are serious about both their art and ... (more)

Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)

Minneapolis, MN  -   College  -  

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Recognized nationally and internationally for an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to visual arts education since 1886, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) offers pre-college programs, ... (more)

Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

Philadelphia, PA  -   College  -  

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Drexel’s Westphal College prepares students who are passionate about design, media and performing arts to succeed in these competitive fields. We offer 17 undergraduate and ... (more)

Hussian College - Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA  -   College  -  

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Hussian College In Studio Los Angeles is the first and only college of its kind, created within a Hollywood studio. Our innovative curriculum and production ... (more)

University of Wisconsin: La Crosse Department of Theatre Arts

La Crosse, WI  -   College  -  

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Ranked No. 4 as best public university in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report, UW-La Crosse is a Liberal Arts institution with a ... (more)

Kean University

Union, NJ  -   College  -  

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With a rich history in higher education that spans more than 150 years, Kean University is a world-class university offering more than 48 undergraduate and ... (more)

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Redmond, WA  -   College  -  

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DigiPen offers undergraduate & graduate degrees in the areas of computer science, game design, animation, engineering, and music & sound design. Its curriculum provides students ... (more)

University of Colorado-Denver: College of Arts & Media

Denver, CO  -   College  -  

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The College of Arts & Media at CU Denver knows that talented creators and innovators deserve careers doing what they love. CAM leverages the real-world ... (more)

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

London, United Kingdom  -   College  -  

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Located in the heart of London, UK, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama has a long reputation of developing talented creatives who enjoy ... (more)

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool, United Kingdom  -   College  -  

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The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) was co-founded by Sir Paul McCartney in 1996, has quickly established a reputation as one of the world’s ... (more)

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy - New York

New York, NY  -   College  -  

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When you attend AMDA New York, Broadway is your backyard. Our students are a vital part of the creative community here, and the city itself ... (more)

Gettysburg College’s Sunderman Conservatory of Music

Gettysburg, PA  -   College  -  

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Gettysburg’s Sunderman Conservatory provides excellent, comprehensive musical training grounded in the liberal arts for students who seek to make music integral to their lives, whether ... (more)

Laguna College of Art and Design

Laguna Beach, CA  -   College  -  

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Laguna College of Art + Design has a location like no other, in a beachside community that lives and breathes creativity -- Laguna Beach, California. ... (more)

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